Parasols
Brass soap dish, 'Bathing Beauty'
Tradition inspires Vineet to create this soap dish, featuring a bathing woman. Cast of brass, the woman's features and accessories are like those worn by the tribes of West Bengal. Vineet uses the techniques of dhokra artistry to cast the soap dish of brass.
Decorative bowl, 'Galactic Glaciers'
Shattered eggshell motifs suggest glacial movements, rendered with a sort of stellar profundity. Outside, a faint greenish-brown tone mingles with the dark background, exemplifying the mystique of Thai design.
Saa paper parasol, 'Motifs on Tangerine'
Brilliant tangerine orange applied in oil paints and golden Thai motifs adorn this saa paper parasol. By Nikom, it makes use of saa paper and is further embellished with bamboo spines and hand-painted with intricate designs.
Saa paper parasol, 'Supernova'
Moon, star, and fish motifs painted in oils jump out from a batik-like background of dappled pink, red and yellow. The tradition of saa paper dates back two hundred years ago.
Parasol, 'Freedom Birds'
A burst of sunlight brightens this parasol with the spirit of spring, as emerald-feathered birds fly in absolute freedom. Nikom orchestrates the inspiring scene to adorn this unique parasol.
Saa paper parasol, 'Bougainvillea Petals'
Natural bougainvillea petals adorn the surface of this saa paper parasol from northern Thailand. Its elegance evolves from simplicity rooted in the lush nature of Thailand.
Parasol, 'Birds and Flowers'
An explosion of tropical flora accented with brilliantly colored birds decorates this petite parasol by Nikom. It is painted in brilliant oils on white cotton that has been stretched over a bamboo frame.
Saa paper parasol, 'Fire Wheel'
In a vibrant starburst of color, this parasol features flowers on an orange, yellow and red background. By Nikom, this parasol makes use of locally available saa (mulberry) paper and is embellished with bamboo spines and hand-painted with intricate designs.
Parasol, 'Enchanted Sun'
An extraordinary sun shines on this parasol, its rays bringing memories of Thailand's classic artistry. Nikom designs this admirable piece, which he crafts of bamboo and saa (mulberry) paper that is prepared by hand. He paints the patterns with black ink.
Parasol, 'Village by the River'
A serene rural Thai scene unfolds on this yellow parasol with its bamboo frame.