'Floral Elegance,' vase

'Floral Elegance,' vase
- Handmade by Subin Tositarak
- Ships from Thailand within 7 days
- For decorative use only
- Not watertight
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. This elegant and lacquered vase in mango wood is one of Subin Tositarat's inimitable creations. The classic shape features a narrow neck and a colorfully engraved and painted floral pattern throughout its body. After the piece is carved, it is receives a gilded lacquer coating, in itself a long, laborious process. Then, in an engraving technique called lai kad, (dug-out pattern), the decorative motifs are etched freehand with a sharp tool. A combination of lacquer, peanut oil, coloring agent, and water is rubbed onto the surface. It is left to dry and polished with rice husks, the color remaining only in the engravings. The process is identical for each different color. Lastly, Tositarat embellishes his creation with a touch of paint. Artisan Info: "My name is Subin Tositarat. I was born August 21, 1950 in northern Thailand, where I grew up with five brothers and sisters. I graduated from high school and then studied electricity at a technology institute. But I did not graduate, for I got seriously bored, and I also could not picture myself as an electrician. It did not fit with what I really liked. As a matter of fact, I already showed enthusiasm for arts and handicrafts but still do not know why I didn't choose to study these fields_ Anyway, I went to Bangkok and studied
Country USA
Brand NOVICA
Label Novica
Manufacturer Novica
Publisher Novica
Studio Novica
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	NOVICA
Label	Novica
Manufacturer	Novica
Publisher	Novica
Studio	Novica
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

'Floral Elegance,' vase

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