Emerald Blossoms Mango Wood Lacquered Box Wooden Games Cotton cords form the straps

Cotton cords form the straps

Gemstones may have naturally ocurring inclusions

Sterling silver & prasiolite

She replicates the legendary parang or knife-like pattern from Java's batik artistry on this wrap

Emerald Blossoms Mango Wood Lacquered Box Wooden Games Cotton cords form the strapsEmerald 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