{"title":"Lacquerware (Laksha)","description":"Sri Lankan Lacquer Work, known as \"Laksha,\" is a centuries-old traditional craft that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic brilliance of the island nation. This unique art form involves applying layers of colored resin made from the resinous sap of the lacquer tree onto wooden surfaces. Skilled artisans meticulously create intricate designs, often depicting scenes from mythology, flora, and fauna. The process includes carving, inlaying, and painting, resulting in mesmerizing masterpieces with a vibrant, glossy finish. Sri Lankan Lacquer Work not only preserves cultural heritage but also serves as a testament to the rich artistic traditions and skills passed down through generations, captivating art enthusiasts worldwide.","products":[{"product_id":"lakpura-udekkiya","title":"Lakpura® Udekkiya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/udekkiya\"\u003eUdekkiya\u003c\/a\u003e is a smaller version of the dekkiya used mainly in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/kandyan-dance\"\u003eKandyan rituals\u003c\/a\u003e and folk dances like the udekki netuma. It is played with one hand, while the other hand will control the sound by exerting on the string and Sawarama with the other. Wood such as handun, jak, ehela, gansuriya and kohomba and metals like silver and brass are used to carve and make the drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUdekkiya's are decorated with lacquer work and the drum faces are covered with goat, monkey or monitor lizard hides. They are about about 11 inches long and the middle is thin and is known as giriya or gela (\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sinhala\"\u003eSinhala\u003c\/a\u003e neck). The face called the valayama is not used to produce sound in this drum. The pahatharata udekkiya or the low country udekkiya looks a little different from the udekkiya and is used in traditional Ruhunu ritualistic dances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight :\u003c\/strong\u003e 28cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lakpura Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40752562733153,"sku":"LKH4XQDMAH","price":31.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/files\/LS2060CA62-01-E.jpg?v=1738224164"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/collections\/LS23390000-01-edited.jpg?v=1779948753","url":"https:\/\/lakpura.co.uk\/collections\/lacquerware-laksha.oembed","provider":"Lakpura®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}