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Taking her inspiration from Thailand's rich floral beauty, Duangkamol crafts a beautiful vase. Autumn leaves drift on a cool blue background where blossoms linger. The leaves appear in the natural colour of the clay in a superb example of the celadon ceramic art.

Artisans from the Cooperative of Cantel evoke confetti and streamers in the vivid colors of Carnival, leading up to Mardi Gras. Working in hand blown glass, they create a beautiful vase with contemporary styling.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

This original vase is set on fire with bright hues of orange adorning its volcanic shape. Daeng Thanunchai handcrafts this piece from coiled bamboo, transforming the vase into a fascinating work of art with ancient lacquer techniques. A magnificent piece, this vase is the ideal housewarming gift. Not watertight.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from trees - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface and the object is left to dry for a few days. The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen.

Gae sa lak is a traditional Thai sculptural process used in carving for decorative purposes. Kanda takes this method and apply it to a series of ceramic products, each one with floral and organic shapes hand-carved into the clay before the piece is fired. The vase is then glazed in the traditional celadon method, giving it rich pockets of glaze and a lightly crackled antique appearance.

Master ceramist Kanda creates an original vase that is caught in the embrace of an orchid. She crafts the vase in the tradition of celadon artistry, and contrast the vase's smooth glazed finish with the flower's textured presence.

Wisps of delicate blue trace gentle paths across a vase by artisans from the Cooperative of Cantel. Crafted by hand with the blown glass technique, the vase receives an opaque sand-like texture.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

Duangkamol designs an extraordinary vase in celebration of Thailand's Celadon legacy. The ceramic vase is crafted by hand featuring lattice work done with precise incisions, creating a hypnotic bas relief pattern.

Lotus petals embrace an exquisite vase by Duangkamol. The motifs are bathed in a pale green glaze with the crackled finish of true celadon ceramics.

Blossoming vines envelop this celadon vase with magnificent beauty. Duangkamol masters this legendary ceramic technique to craft the blue vase by hand with the distinct crackled glaze finish. She paints the florid motifs by hand.

Blossoming vines envelop this celadon vase with magnificent beauty. Duangkamol masters this legendary ceramic technique to craft the dark green vase by hand with the distinct crackled glaze finish. She paints the florid motifs by hand.

Elephants herald the versatile elegance of celadon art steeped in Thai stylishness. Kanda crafts the ceramic vase by hand, applying the distinct blue glaze of celadon artistry. Brown elephants march in stunning contrast around the vase's belly.

Artisans from the Cooperative of Cantel evoke confetti and streamers in party colors. Working in hand blown glass, they create a bottle-shaped vase with contemporary flair.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.