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Daeng Thanunchai combines power with graceful artistry for the original design of this vase. Crafted by hand with coiled bamboo, the vase is covered by several coats of lacquer prepared by Thanunchai from natural materials. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen in shades of green, brown, and black.

Dappled with sunlight, rich earth tones are flecked with glossy black. Daeng Thanunchai shapes these decorative vases from coiled bamboo, complementing their designs with natural lacquer.

Crafted by hand, this original vase glows with fiery red lacquer mottled with back and ivory. Daeng Thanunchai works with coiled bamboo, transforming the vase into a work of art with painstaking ancient lacquer techniques.

The potter's wheel yields a pristine cylinder that slopes in and out. Kanda conjures a vase with circular magic. Bathing the voluptuous piece in cool, green glaze, she achieves a crackled surface with the ancient celadon ceramic technique.

Like a scene of nature's chemistry, soothing green tones ascend this unusual vase in an evolution of expressive rings. Presented by Daeng Thanunchai, the piece revels in the glassy surface of lacquered design. A modern and original Thai accent for the home. Not intended for use with water.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is carved into the desired shape on a lathe. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - 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, then 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.

This original vase is set on fire with bright hues of orange adorning its volcanic shape. Daeng Thanunchai handcrafts this piece from coiled bamboo, transforming the vase into a fascinating work of art with ancient lacquer techniques. A magnificent piece, this vase is the ideal housewarming gift. Not watertight.

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.

The fiery visage of a Ghanaian warrior stares back at the viewer of this clay vase, enlightening centuries of artistic tradition. The dramatic look is completed by three horns crowning his head, perfect for a unique flower arrangement. Internationally famous artisan Samuel Lovi handcrafts this piece in his Ghana workshop.

Clay abounds in the southern part of Ghana; it takes an expert, however, to get the sand thoroughly washed out of the clay. In fashioning this piece, Lovi first prepares and molds the clay. He then fires the molded piece in a kiln at high temperatures, ensuring that it is hardened to the required strength. After cooling, it is hand-painted.

Faintly darkened rings orbit this vase's exotic appeal, while a green nebulous stain evokes a sense of antiquity. Daeng Thanunchai handcrafts this piece from coiled bamboo, and transforms it into a mesmerizing work of art with ancient lacquer techniques. This vase is for decorative use only, and makes a rich accent piece. Available in two sizes.

Working in the tradition of celadon handicrafts, Thai artisan Kanda creates this cool and beautiful vase. Perfect for simple decor or for displaying flowers, this vase is crafted by hand from ceramic. A green celadon glaze, which achieves a beautiful crackled finish in the kiln, finishes this home decor accessory.

Taking her inspiration from Thailand's rich floral beauty, Duangkamol crafts a beautiful vase. Autumn leaves drift on a cool blue background where blossoms linger. The leaves appear in the natural color of the clay in a superb example of the celadon ceramic art.

Taking her inspiration from Thailand's rich floral beauty, Duangkamol crafts a beautiful vase. Orchids blossom against a cool blue background in a superb example of the celadon ceramic art. The flowers appear in the natural color of the clay.

In 1901, a cat sculpture was discovered in the mansion of the Marquee of Apartado, just to the west of the principal temple of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association replicate the océlotl (ocelot or "little tiger"), associated with warriors. The original is thought to have received the hearts of sacrificial victims whose blood was necessary to feed the hungry sun.