Lacquer ware produced in Vietnam is renowned for the finest hand made designs, both painted and inlaid. The detail of careful craftsmanship makes it uniquely recognized and cherished. Items include boxes, with either hinged or fully separate lids. These are useful for pens, pencils, and for those who still use them, cigarettes, We have accent pieces that include wall hangings and vases. Occasional pieces, full rooms or accents.
Woods used are bamboo, teak, and fruit woods.
Each piece is first hand cut to its intended size and shape. The pieces are then kiln dried to retard cracking when used in climates that use central heating and cooling. Manufacturing methods retain centuries-old techniques. The process is months long for each individually hand-worked article. It includes carving, sanding and then assembly before a three months-long process of repeated coatings of clay and lacquer.