Yun lacquer
Yun Lacquer Bowl
£45
Hand-turned from a single piece of bamboo, then built up over twenty layers of yun lacquer — each layer cured and polished before the next is applied.
One of a kind. International orders may be subject to import duties.
Technique
Yun lacquer
Region
Bagan
Material
Bamboo, lacquer
Dimensions
18cm × 8cm
Artisan
U Thant
Origin
Myanmar
Meaning
The yun technique, practised in Bagan for over a thousand years, is a meditation in patience — each layer a day, each piece a season.
Care
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight and heat. Not dishwasher safe.