Shwe cha (gold leaf)
Shwe Cha Jewellery Box
£85
A teak box gilded by hand with shwe cha — gold leaf applied in the Mandalay tradition, burnished to a soft, living sheen.
One of a kind. International orders may be subject to import duties.
Technique
Shwe cha (gold leaf)
Region
Mandalay
Material
Teak, gold leaf
Dimensions
22cm × 14cm × 9cm
Origin
Myanmar
Meaning
Gold leaf in Burmese craft is an offering — a gesture of reverence made material.
Care
Dust gently. Avoid moisture and abrasives. The gold leaf will deepen in character with age.