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Bamboo Pedestal Bowl (Vietnam)

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Bamboo Pedestal Bowl (Vietnam)

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Created from bamboo by skilled Vietnamese craftsman, this large, pedestal-style lacquerware dish is ideal for serving and is simply beautiful when displayed on its own. It has a smooth, deep red lacquer finish and ample size.

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Bamboo Pedestal Bowl (Vietnam)

Made from compressed bamboo strips, this rich red dish can be used for serving or decoration. Each piece takes 45 days to complete (after the bamboo has been soaked for 6-12 months!). In the village of Tien Lu, the creation of baskets, lacquer ware and other handicrafts is an integral part of the community and culture, even causing a festival every year on August 21st.

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 dish. 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.

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 form and sizing. All measurements are approximate. Wipe clean with a damp cloth; not dishwasher safe.

Attention California residents: This product may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Materials: Bamboo, lacquer
Model No: BCD316 D30 H11
Dimensions: 11.75 in. D x 4.5 in. H (approx.)

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lidreyno, Jun 22, 2008
By lidreyno from Kokomo, IN

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Very impressed! Beatutiful piece! Very happy with it!

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Jayeee10, Jun 20, 2008
By Jayeee10 from Boston

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This is a wonderful accent piece for your home. It looks much more expensive than it is. You'd never know it is made of bamboo, very light and has a wonderful sheen.

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beautiful piece!, Jun 17, 2008
By ncarkitek from north carolina

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Title pretty much sums it up - the craftsmanship in this series of pieces is wonderful!

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MORE THAN EXPECTED, Jun 5, 2008
By RCL5 from Chicago

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I got this bowl as a decorative piece for my kitchen. I have the brown/reds/oranges (cafe inspired) in my kitchen. I received the bowl quickly, and when I opened the box the color was better than the picture shows. A beautiful shade of deep red. I put it on top of of my fridge with decrative spheres. BEAUTIFUL! Everyone who comes over loves it.... Thanks OVERSTOCK!

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5 out of 5
She loved it, Jun 2, 2008
By RGZIII from Austin TX

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My wife enjoyed the bowl for mothers day. The bowl was very elegant and stylish

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