Circular Lacquerware Ashtray: Hand-Etched Ingyin Flower Motif

This ashtray celebrates the Ingyin flower (????????????), a bloom revered in Myanmar for symbolizing purity and the grace of new beginnings. Its seasonal rhythm is deeply woven into the country’s poetic heritage, offering a calming presence that reflects the symmetry found in nature.

The value of craftsmanship is revealed through the delicate Yun Htoe process. Master artisans hand-carve the flower’s intricate petals into layers of natural Thit-si lacquer, creating a tactile depth and texture. Built upon a sustainable bamboo core, each piece is a labor of patience, requiring months of curing and precision hand-etching to perfect.

More than a functional accessory, this piece offers a meaningful connection to Burmese mindfulness. It serves as a refined expression of cultural art, providing a tranquil tabletop accent that honors the beauty of nature and the mastery of traditional lacquerware.