Thai-Artist

2 года назад

This video follows a Thai artist who is one of the last practitioners of a centuries-old craft using mother-of-pearl inlay. The artist, Jukit, painstakingly carves and polishes snail shells to create intricate designs, using traditional techniques that almost disappeared during a war in the 18th century. The video explores the challenges and rewards of preserving this ancient art form.

2 года назад

This video follows a Thai artist who is one of the last practitioners of a centuries-old craft using mother of pearl from snail shells to create intricate art. The artist, who learned the craft from their family, shares the process of preparing the shells, carving designs, and applying lacquer, highlighting the challenges and rewards of this time-consuming and labor-intensive art form.