Emerald Blossoms Mango Wood Lacquered Box Olga Hinojosa size or motif may vary

size or motif may vary

Handmade in Mexico with love for the long run

Radiant orchids are scattered across a purple field on this handcrafted tunic from India's Una Gupta

18k gold plated sterling silver accents

Emerald Blossoms Mango Wood Lacquered Box Olga Hinojosa size or motif may varyEmerald petals form a delicate floral motif, their cool allure illuminating black lacquer. Working with mango wood, Nantana Sompamitre creates a mesmerizing box. She carves 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. Then the motifs are etched with a technique called lai