{"product_id":"small-platter","title":"Small Platter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eThis carved wooden “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” bowl, combines traditional Korean woodworking with an innovative use of Ottchil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (natural lacquer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Made from materials local to his rural home, Kang Suek Keun turns his pieces with incredibly thin walls and a smooth lacquered surface. This finish means the pieces are functional as well as beautiful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLoewe Craft Prize Finalist. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Most people used the wet-drying technique for decorative lacquer objects, and no other drying technique was really developed for practical usage. I developed a special lacquer heat curing technique and I’ve therefore found the most natural way to glaze wooden tableware with lacquer that has the same usability as ceramic ware today.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Kang Seuk Keun \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kang Seuk Keun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57456356852094,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/5313\/8814\/files\/FlowGallery_KangSeukKeun_timbervesselslacquewareSouthKorea-11.jpg?v=1779562247","url":"https:\/\/www.flowgallery.co.uk\/products\/small-platter","provider":"FLOW GALLERY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}