The Story
Nantana Sompamitre crafts a whimsical pencil holder, depicting a a flirty elephat eaning on a log, boasting colorful floral attire. She carves rain tree wood into the desired shape and coats it 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. The piece is painted by hand, and brass rings protect the openings.
- Rain tree wood
- Do not use abrasives
- Handmade in & fairly traded from Thailand
Description
Nantana Sompamitre crafts a whimsical pencil holder, depicting a a flirty elephat eaning on a log, boasting colorful floral attire. She carves rain tree wood into the desired shape and coats it 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. The piece is painted by hand, and brass rings protect the openings.
- Rain tree wood
- Do not use abrasives
- Handmade in & fairly traded from Thailand
