Lacquer
Phone Case for La Sonmai
The uniqueness of lacquer phonecase is shown in every step. As lacquer surface is handcrafted and multi-layered on metal surface, decorated with the combination of natural materials collecting from the universe blending with local taste that brings the shimmering look of seashells, the splendid shade of diverse colors and the majestic feeling of silver and gold. The product is a demonstration of the traditional technique that requires manual work completely, taking 14 days in an moisture controlled environment with the most unusal step, grinding to expose the hidden drawings under resin.
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Unique Properties
Lacquer surface is handcrafted and multilayered art on metal surface. Natural materials including resin, minerals, gold and silver. The product is a graceful demonstration of the traditional technique that requires manual work completely, lasting for fourteen days in an extreme moisture controlled environment with grinding to reflect the hidden drawings under layers of resin. The paintings convey the diversity in cultures and life creatures, delivering human belief of beauty and desire.
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lacquer art, lacquer phone case, traditional art, customized phonecase, golden phone case
Production Technology
For each product, artisans would select suitable materials and layers. The base layer before applying materials like eggshells, colors, gold and silver is covered in resin multiple times to create different layers of paint. After applying and then drying process, the surface is smoothen by the stones. The most important of the process takes place after the final layer has been applied. The artist will rub and polish different parts of the painting until he obtains the preferred colors of the painting. Since different colors are located in different layers, rubbing must be done carefully.
Design Challenge
La Sonmai has been working with our hearts to bring the finest art . The hardest part is to make a smooth and polish surface without losing the colors and the texture of materials. After serveral times tested, a polish substance was found to apply on the final surface to protect the lacquer from damage factors like sunlight, water. The creativity lies in the form of item, owners can actually use and carry the case to any places as a silent language to connect with like-minded people.
Project Duration
La Sonmai was founded in May 2018 and based in Hanoi Vietnam.
Operation Flow
The product is designed not only to function like a regular phone case but also work as a jewelry for owners. It can be used daily with simple operation. It is sophisticated symbol for the characteristic and style of the owner, as well as presenting his desire and faith.
Research
The work involves qualitative research conducting with numbers of artisans and designers to improvise experiments on materials and manufacturing lasted for one year before the product official launched. The objective is to invent a product that conveys the beauty of lacquer and closely connecting to society. Phone case is unusal lacquer ware but easy to emerge and attract attention. Generally, customers are excited to perceive the hardwork of lacquer as a valuable art through familiar design.
Inspiration
Lacquer is most impressive art form of Vietnam as it conveys the Vietnamese culture as well as characteristics of the people. However there are not many artists continuing working on traditional lacquer art. This leads to the fading of the art among artisans and public. La Sonmai is founded to learn, develop lacquer ware, and bring this hidden gem closer to public and to maintain traditional technique to keep the original beauty but shorten the time to manufacture.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer,Anh Duc Vu, The Spring Lady, 2018 Image #2: Photographer,Anh Duc Vu, Precious Peony, 2019 Image #3: Photographer, Anh Duc Vu, Golden Dharma Chakra, 2019 Image #4: Photographer, Anh Duc Vu, Peacock Goddess, 2018 Image #5: Photographer, Anh Duc Vu, Amitabha Buddha Statue, 2018
Project Overview
Lacquer Phone Case has been a Iron winner in the Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Truong Xuan Le was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Lacquer Phone Case.
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Lacquer Phone Case: A Fusion of Tradition and Technology
La Sonmai Introduces Exquisite Handcrafted Lacquer Phone Cases
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