Burmese Black Lacquer Box

This square pillow box is an early 20th-century storage container attributed to the Lahu people of Myanmar, Thailand, and China. Made of woven bamboo strips, the box is coated in a putty-like substance known as thayo, comprised of black lacquer and sawdust. Used for general storage of small items, the small box is an excellent way to add rustic texture to modern interiors.