Translucent Cylinder Bamboo Vase (Vietnam)
Just in time for spring, our Vietnamese bamboo vase displays your silk or fresh flowers in traditional Asian style.
Made from compressed bamboo strips, each vase takes 45 days to complete (after the bamboo has been soaked for 6-12 months!).
Wound bamboo comes from Cat Dang, Viet Nam.
The soaked bamboo is cut into very fine strips (0.08 inch) and pressed into a curve.
The strips are then coiled outward from the centre of each vase.
A frame is used to achieve uniform depth and angles.
After a coating of cashew oil-based glue, the work is left to dry.
Each piece is cut, shaped and smoothed by hand, as many as four times, and then polished repeatedly.
It takes many coats of paint, and many more polishings, to bring rough bamboo to this smooth, glowing finish.
These repeated, patient processes establish the level of quality of lacquer products. Choose from greenish-blue or red.
Domestic competition for the tourist market tends to cheapen both quality and the artisans' return from their work.
This group, already with nearly 100 members, hopes to expand through Worldstock, bringing additional villagers into better-paid work in improved conditions.
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce slight variations in color, form, and sizing.
All measurements are approximate.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth; not dishwasher safe.
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Loaded with extras ranging from expandable storage space to large exterior compartments, the Boston Traveler Bentley II Series 17-inch Upright Luggage Carry-on lets you travel with convenience and style.
Features include:
1680D ballistic nylon material (anti-tearing)
Superior-strength top and side carry handles
Zippered main compartment with large mesh compartment
Interior pocket and interior straps with adjustable plastic latch
Self-repairing zippers
Fully lined interior
Zipper to expand main compartment capacity
Retractable pull handle
In-line 'smooth journey' wheels
Front flap compartment with elastic hold-down strap
Rear accessory pocket
Large front zippered compartment
Protective plastic feet and rubber corner guards (for extended wear and tear protection)
Choose from Red/Black, Black/Copper, or Copper/Black color options
Measures 17 inches high x 13 inches wide x 6.10 inches deep(expandable)
Imported
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