elephant accessories

Leaning on a log, a whimsical elephant contemplates his role in Thailand's timber industry. Nantana Sompamitre crafts a charming pencil holder in gilded black lacquer. She carves rain tree wood into 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. The piece is gilded with a technique called lai rot nam. Sompamitre engraves the motif free-hand with a sharp tool, and the piece is dusted with a wooden powder. Then the background is covered with a gummy paint, and dusted again. A thin coat of lacquer is applied to the entire surface and, before it dries, gold leaves are placed over it and firmly pressed into place. Brass rings protect the openings.

A little elephant embellished with traditional motifs in gold and black tones is Thai artisan Nantana Sompamitre's newest creation. This sweet pencil holder is a handy creation that will add a unique accent to any room, bringing fortune and prosperity to your home.

Subin Tositarat's adorable round box is the perfect place for your favorite trinkets. 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 elephant pops against the dark background.

Two golden elephants stroll across a petite circular box. Etched by hand, the motifs appear on sleek black Thai lacquer. Prathin works in the traditional lacquer techniques of Northern Thailand.

Presented by Subin Tositarat, this decorative box is designed with a unique dome shape. 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 elephant pops against the dark background.

With its unique dome shape, Subin Tositarat's decorative box will add a bit of intrigue to your home decor. 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 elephant pops against the dark background.

Presented by Subin Tositarat, this sleek lacquerware box is perfect for little odds and ends. 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 elephant pops against the dark background.

Covered in gold foil and glossy black lacquer, Subin Tositarat's pair of decorative boxes add a touch of luxury to your home decor. Thai artisans hand carve the pair from mango wood, coating each box in lacquer before creating an elephant motif from 24k gold foil.

The king of Burma and the king of Siam meet on the battlefield in this beautiful design by Nantana Sompamitre. Inspired by ancient murals from central Thailand, she illustrates the tactic called yutthahutti, in which the monarchs fight while mounted on elephants. Depicted in golden foil on lacquered mango wood, the scene decorates a box for business cards.