Posts by paulantiques
Caring for Burmese lacquerware
Burmese lacquerware is built up from dozens of layers of thitsi resin over a bamboo or wood core. Treated kindly, a piece will outlast ...
Outdoor seating collection inspiration
Teak has been Southeast Asia's outdoor wood for centuries. Its natural oils resist rain and sun, and it silvers beautifully when left u...
A companion for extra sleeping
In old Bangkok households the daybed was never just for sleeping. It was where guests were received, where afternoon tea was served, an...
The Seduction of Now
I should have known better. My work depends on patience and trust in the handmade — yet even I was tempted by the promise of “fast and ...