NOVICA Decorative Mango Wood Lacquerware Vase, Black and Beige, 'Hourglass'
Product Description
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer. About this item: Drifting slowly downward like sand in an hourglass, delicate flakes cover a dark lacquered surface. Nantana Sompamitre crafts an exquisite vase, sculpted from mango wood and adorned with an eggshell mosaic. Once the mango wood is carved into the desired shape it is coated with lacquer. Once dried it is polished, and another coat is applied – up to twenty times – before as many six coats of pure lacquer are present. The final layer is polished with powdered fired clay. Next, eggshells are cleaned and cracked into small pieces. Sompamitre arranges them in the desired pattern on fresh coat of lacquer. The piece is lacquered twice more and sanded in water until the eggshells appear. - For decorative use only - Not watertight - Do not use abrasives About our Artist: Nantana Sompamitre learnt her craft from her husband. "We married when I was 23 years old. We realized that with his skill and mine, we could start our own workshop. He taught me and thanks to my crafting background, I learned quickly. Gradually more shops took an interest in our work and we soon began to sell more. We were very happy as we could see we had a bright future ahead of us. This is what I am proudest of in life. I never dared to dream of a day like this."Feature
Size: 10" H x 3.2" Diam.