Refining Natural Eco-Plate.
Non-Porous surface suitable for food. Urushi Natural lacquerware process is applied to keep the Betel palm spathe plate last long and adaptable for the tableware safety. Betel palm spathe plate from down south of Thailand mixed with the traditional lacquer technique from Kheun Tribe to produce this beautiful piece with a touch of artistic 96%gold leaf motif
Lacquerware is now become uncommon and rarely found. The weaving container is coated multiple times with Urushi sap to contain the liquid or food. The coating surface is fascinating due to the soft touch of lips and a moist feel to stick to the skin. Urushi Lacquer sap is known for its natural anti-bacteria property. Urushiol, an ingredient of lacquer, is highly antibacterial and it leads resistant Staphylococcus, o-157, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus to die in 6 hours.
Product is suitable for food container and kid. It is hard to break when dropped or thrown sharp shattering. This technique has become uncommon and rarely practices nowadays.
Betel palm spathe / Gold gilding / Urushi Lacquerware
21 x 21 x H2.5 cm