Hand Lacquered Decorative Bamboo Plate - Earth Whirl Garnet He then seals it with

He then seals it with candle wax and adds a wood handle to open the hollow gourd box

69 inches L x 23 inches W

Dyed serpentine

paying homage to Uzbekistan's rich nature

The meticulous craftsmanship is evident in the delicately painted glass

Hand Lacquered Decorative Bamboo Plate - Earth Whirl Garnet He then seals it withThis unique decorative plate is the creation of Daeng Thanunchai in Thailand. The plate is crafted through an elaborate process of forming the coiled bamboo on a lathe, and then applying several layers of a lacquer mixed with the ashes of burnt rice paddy husks. Subsequent layers of colored lacquers and clear lacquer are applied, and the plate is sanded between each application. A final polishing with powdered fired clay gives the plate a gloriously