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With an earthen finish, this handcrafted plate makes a characteristic addition to your home decor. The enigmatic swirls of color at once hypnotize and inspire, revealing the decorative beauty of this one-of-a-kind item by Daeng Thanunchai.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from trees and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks - is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface and the object is left to dry for a few days. The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen.

Eve Naewmaung designs this decorative bamboo jar in the style of centuries-old rice jars once used across Asia. Crafted of woven bamboo and covered with a layer of clay, its delicately hand-painted blue floral motifs bring a whisper of nostalgia. Rattan adorns the lid and jar, which is mounted on an acacia wood base.

Handcrafted from coiled bamboo, this footed bowl centerpiece is similar to those found in Buddhist temples brimming with wondrous flowers. Daeng Thanunchai finishes the gray and black centerpiece with several coatings of lacquer.

Expertly lacquered, this decorative bowl by Daeng Thanunchai features a lustrous combination of red swirls on a dark background. Its conical perfection further enhances the allure.