Emerald Blossoms Mango Wood Lacquered Box Olga Hinojosa representative of luck and protection

representative of luck and protection

size or motif may vary

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

Handmade in Mexico with love for the long run

Reflecting Christian traditions and values

Emerald Blossoms Mango Wood Lacquered Box Olga Hinojosa representative of luck and protectionEmerald 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