Big square horn lacquer box with pearl basin

Pascale Dang is a Vietnamese interior designer. She was trained in America. She is famous in USA, and one of the best known lacquer artists there. Pascal Dang's unique selling point are the mixture between East & West based on traditional materials such as: Bamboo, eggshell, seashell, natural stone… Besides, her products reflect the beauty of nature & lifestyle of Vietnamese people in the country side. For instance: The market in the country side is carved on stone boxes, birds on the lids of lacquer wares, leaves are embroidered oh the scarves. All these features make her products special & unique to customer not only in Vietnam but also in over the world. The following is basic tips for lacquerware protection:

1. Preservation

• Avoid direct sunshine and high temperature

Everyone knows that what destroyable sunshine is. It makes lacquerware damage. The best place to keep lacquer works is the one that the sun cannot shine directly.

• Always keep lacquer decor in balanced environment

You should not keep your lacquerware in a place that is humid and lack of sunshine because lacquer works will deform when they are kept in a fusty space.

2. Cleaning guide

When lacquer decor is dirty or covered with dust, you should make it clean following a plan to make lacquerware more durable.

• Do not use chemical liquid or hot water to clean lacquer decor

Lacquerware is made of natural materials for a long time, so it is not suitable to use chemicals. Even hot water must be avoided.

• Do not soak lacquer works in water
• Use a clean and dry cloth to wipe dirts on lacquer decor’s surface. In case of using wet cloth, you should use a dry one after to prevent water drops left on the surface of lacquerware.