Woodcraft & Carvings
Laksha Lacquerware Box
$78 USD
By Lakmal Jayasuriya · Embekke, Central Province
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A turned wooden box finished in traditional laksha lacquer with a hand-engraved gold-leaf pattern.
- Materials
- Jak wood, Natural lac
- Craft technique
- Lathe turning and lac engraving
- Dimensions
- Ø 12 cm · Height 9 cm
- Origin
- Embekke, Central Province, Sri Lanka
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The Story
Behind This Piece
Laksha lacquerware is made by turning wood on a hand-powered lathe and coating it with coloured lac, then engraving the pattern through the layers. The result is a glossy, durable finish with a rich depth of colour.
The Artisan
Lakmal Jayasuriya
Embekke, Kandy District · 24 years of experience
Lakmal studied the carved pillars of Embekke as a boy and has been carving ever since.
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