Emerald Blossoms Mango Wood Lacquered Box Olga Hinojosa 18k gold plated sterling silver

18k gold plated sterling silver accents

Radiant orchids are scattered across a purple field on this handcrafted tunic from India's Una Gupta

They give 100% UV protection and are anti-fog and shatterproof

A pair of embroidered paws on the foot of the boot displays the cause that is near and dear to your heart

representative of luck and protection

Emerald Blossoms Mango Wood Lacquered Box Olga Hinojosa 18k gold plated sterling silverEmerald petals form a delicate floral motif, their cool allure illuminating black lacquer. Working with mango wood, Nantana Sompamitre creates a mesmerizing box. She carves 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. Then the motifs are etched with a technique called lai