Engraved brass art, 'Thai Swan'

by NOVICA

Product Features

• Handmade by Poonsak
• Ships from Thailand within 7 days
• Arrives framed

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 17 x 22 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• ASIN: B0009G4Y98

Product Description

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Strolling through the mythical Himmaphan forest, home of many sacred animals, a swan pauses to pick up a fallen leaf. Poonsak explores Thai literature and legends in a work he names Hongsa, the literary term for "Swan." The images are created in gleaming brass and copper on a cotton background framed in Siamese sal wood. Artisan Info: "Hello! My name is Poonsak Kanaey and my nickname is 'Sak.' I was born in northern Thailand, the fifth child of six. My parents worked at farming, and I have lived in the hill country ever since I was a young child. Now I am married. My wife is a seamstress and we have two children. My son is studying at the university and my daughter is in high school. Our family is small but warm, and my parents and siblings live in the same neighborhood. "After graduating from high school, I had one idea. I wanted to have my own business and, at that a moment, I was interested in silver accessories. But since I had no knowledge of silver, I had to learn. I took a job at a silver accessory company and after four years I had sufficient money to open a small workshop. "At first, I produced silver accessories but, as the cost of silver rose, I began working in nickel too. I have done this ever since 1964. Early this year, I designed a new product line. I call it