Hand Lacquered Decorative Bamboo Plate - Earth Whirl jul23bb the necklace features a darling

the necklace features a darling whale tail pendant that swings from the center of a thick rolo chain

Made from sterling silver in an octagon shape

its city-inspired details add a whimsical touch to the piece

Romance spreads around each detail composing Griya Suarningsih's dangle earrings

The Balinese artisan suspends a sterling coin from a shining chain

Hand Lacquered Decorative Bamboo Plate - Earth Whirl jul23bb the necklace features a darlingThis unique decorative plate is the creation of Daeng Thanunchai in Thailand. The plate is crafted through an elaborate process of forming the coiled bamboo on a lathe, and then applying several layers of a lacquer mixed with the ashes of burnt rice paddy husks. Subsequent layers of colored lacquers and clear lacquer are applied, and the plate is sanded between each application. A final polishing with powdered fired clay gives the plate a gloriously