ParaphraseOne of the beautiful products of Maldivianartisans is lacquerware, wooden objects covered with colored resin. Traditionally, lacquered containers were presented as giftsto the sultan. These were mainly bowls, trays,and boxes of various sizes. Modern artisans have added vases, cups, and chess sets to their range. Many types of wood are used to produce lacquerware, although the traditional pieces are made from the local Alexandrian laurel. (NgCheong, 2000).

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One of the most beautiful products of Maldivian artisans is lacquerware, wooden objects covered with colored resin.

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One of the most beautiful products of Maldivian artisans is lacquerware, wooden objects covered with colored resin.

Maldivian artists produce beautiful lacquerware, called laejehun.

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Traditionally, lacquered containers were presented as gifts to the sultan.

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Traditionally, lacquered containers were presented as gifts to the sultan.

Historically, lacquered containers were gifts to the sultan.

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These were mainly bowls, trays, and boxes of various sizes.

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These were mainly bowls, trays, and boxes of various sizes.

These were trays, boxes, and bowls of different sizes.

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Modern artisans have added vases, cups, and chess sets to their range.

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Modern artisans have added vases, cups, and chess sets to their range.

Chess sets, cups, and vases have been added to the art by modern artists.

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Many types of wood are used to produce lacquerware, although the traditional pieces are made from the local Alexandrian laurel.

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Many types of wood are used to produce lacquerware, although the traditional pieces are made from the local Alexandrian laurel.

In addition to the many types of wood, Alexandrian laurel from the local area is the traditional wood used by artists. (NgCheong, 2000, Lyons, 2005).