The lotus motif on Subin Tositarat's decorative lacquerware box shimmers with real gold. Thai artisans hand carve the box from mango wood, coating the inside and outside with a glossy black lacquer. On the lid, a 24k gold foil motif pops against the dark background.
Mango wood, 24k gold foil
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
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