Ho Chi Minh, Nov 2011 - Vietnam Handicraft, Inlay Lacquer

It is an ancient art of Vietnam and widely sold in Ho Chi Minh. Lacquer paintings with mother of pearl and sea shells inlay are Vietnamese specialties. Various handicraft are crafted using this techniques.

Ever wonder how do they do it?



This painting is inlay with egg shell..


Inlay around a mug,,


or sandals, like this,,

or around a vase,,


or small mug ,,