Chiang Mai Artisans: The Art of Thai Lacquerware
Continuing on from my series of artisan posts from the highland city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, this series of photos shows skilled artisans and their craft during various stages of the Thai lacquerware process.
Elephants, pots, boxes, trays, vases and plates, all different shapes and sizes, are just some of the lacquered handicrafts created. Engraved patterns gilded with gold leaf, broken eggshell inlays or delicate hand painted designs adorn them.
Check out the article Northern Thai Lacquerware for more information on the materials, methods and history of this exquisite art form. Also, my other Chiang Mai artisan posts The Art of Making Traditional Thai Parasols and The Art of Wood Carving.
Pots before applying lacquer
Lacquered pots
Polishing lacquered items
Polishing stars after applying gold leaf
Elephants and pots decorated with gold leaf
Applying gold leaf to an elephant
Applying gold leaf to an elephant close-up
Gold leaf inlaid lacquered Jewelry box
Painted lacquered tray with eggshell inlay
Painting pots by hand
Painting pots by hand
Applying eggshell to pots
Painting by hand
Painting by hand close-up
Painting by hand close-up
Painting designs on an elephant
Large painted lacquered elephant in showroom
Large lacquered urn in showroom
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