Handmade 'Hope' Art Lacquer Painting (Vietnam)

Spice up your decor with this hand-made Vietnamese Lacquer Painting entitled 'Hope.' Hand-made by artisans in Vietnam This painting depicts a colorful woman who is praying, and hoping to meet her future husband This piece is a multi-cultural compilation of Chinese and French influences merged with traditional Vietnamese lacquer techniques The drawings are sketched by hand on a black painting board, then carefully painted, adding different colors with every coat, then lacquered, sun-dried and re-lacquered up to eight separate times The painting has a hook on the back for hanging Measures 16 inches wide x 16 inches tall Painted on pressed bamboo wood Picture is hand-painted on a square piece of wood (16 x 16) Covered with a coat of lacquer to protect the painting Painting is very durable with no fading, no cracks and no peeling Finished product is a painting that looks like a piece of tile The Story Behind the Product Binh Duong province which is located immediately to the north of Ho Chi Minh City, is situated on relatively level terrain, and is crossed by the Saigon, Dong Nai and Be rivers. Lacquer ware made here, provides a living for 100 plus artisans. Your order helps them to improve their lives and that of their families. Artisans have passed down these traditions for over 4000 years and their techniques are very similar to Chinese and Japanese lacquer ware. The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in color and sizing. Subtle shade variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements are approximate. 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.