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Bamboo Round Vase (Vietnam)
Made from compressed bamboo strips, this vase is ample size for fresh flowers. Each vase 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, Vietnam. 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 teal 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 form and sizing. All measurements are approximate. Wipe clean with a damp cloth; not dishwasher safe.
WARNING: Attention California residents: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Dimensions:
- 10 in. H x 10 in. diameter
- Materials:
- Bamboo, lacquer
- Model No:
- TEMP 83
Customer Reviews
The vase is a deep red. As mentioned by other reviewers, it is larger than expected. The measurements are for the base of the vase, rather than the widest part. The product comes extremely well-packed. There should be no problem with breakage. I had ordered the other vase, but that order was cancelled due to problems with availability, so I tried this one. Not exactly what I wanted, but it will work to add some accent color to a room.
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It was more beautiful, big, bold, smooth, and breathtaking than I had planned, and for a great deal too.
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I ordered the red vase and it is beautiful. I ordered the coil vase today so that I would have an accomodating piece.
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Yes the vase is lightweight but I put a few stones in the bottom to keep my cats from knocking it over. The color is vibrant and beautiful. I displayed it on a dark table placed under a painting containing the same rich red color and it looks great. I have gotten many compliments and questions about where I bought such an unusual piece. I also bought the bowl to match and have it on my coffee table.
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I was very pleased with this product, came wrapped very securely and it is beautiful. The only thing I did not realize how large it is for the place I wanted it for. However, I found a great place for it and it really gives the room a pop.
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