{"title":"Sơn Mài: The Vietnamese Lacquer Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"rich-text__heading rte inline-richtext h2 scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\"\u003eVietnamese lacquer painting – called \"sơn mài” – is a young craft. It only started in the 1930's under the influence of the “L’ Ecole des Beaux Art” in Hanoi, founded by French artists, influenced by Western modern art. However the Lacquer technique is ancient, and goes back 8000 years in China and Persia. The sort of coloured and polished lacquer used today is based on a milky sap from lacquer trees, was found in China about 3500 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"celestial-sea","title":"Celestial Sea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese lacquer painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – called \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S%C6%A1n_m%C3%A0i\" title=\"Sơn mài\"\u003esơn mài\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” – is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyoung craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It only started in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1930ies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under the influence of the “L’ Ecole des Beaux Art” in Hanoi, founded by French artists, influenced by Western modern art. However the Lacquer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etechnique is ancient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and goes back \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8000 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in China and Persia. The sort of coloured and polished lacquer used today is based on a milky sap from lacquer trees, was found in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChina about 3500 years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OAN.GIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52012715573532,"sku":"OGSEAREG1","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/8083\/5100\/files\/PA130410-BIS.jpg?v=1729175691"},{"product_id":"fire-dusk","title":"Fire Dusk","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese lacquer painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – called \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S%C6%A1n_m%C3%A0i\" title=\"Sơn mài\"\u003esơn mài\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” – is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyoung craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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The sort of coloured and polished lacquer used today is based on a milky sap from lacquer trees, was found in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChina about 3500 years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OAN.GIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50242520940828,"sku":"OGDUSKREG","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/8083\/5100\/files\/PA130459_4b0a8a77-37d4-4077-ae4e-e608bde91e2e.jpg?v=1729184179"},{"product_id":"doodle-miami","title":"Doodle Miami","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant piece is a collaboration with the renowned doodle artist Rachel S. (@doodlewithrachel). When I first came across her work, it immediately sparked joy—playful, colorful, and full of positive energy. As Rachel beautifully puts it, “Doodling is a simple yet powerful way to relax and unwind—a calming, creative outlet for anyone, regardless of experience or skill.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI knew right away that her joyful style had to be brought to life on a watch.  I named this piece Miami because its energetic colors remind me of that iconic city—its ocean, flamingos, and carefree energy. It might even be the first of a series celebrating colorful cities around the world. Who can say? wink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is hand-painted by our artisan in Vietnam using our signature Vietnamese lacquer technique, Sơn mài. For the first time, we’ve created a lacquer dial that isn’t flat; its layered surface catches the light at different angles, revealing a dynamic sense of depth and shine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model also marks a new milestone for us. We’ve hand-decorated the movement wheels with a distinctly Oan.Gio technique. 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As Rachel beautifully puts it, “Doodling is a simple yet powerful way to relax and unwind—a calming, creative outlet for anyone, regardless of experience or skill.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI knew right away that her joyful style had to be brought to life on a watch.  I named this piece Miami because its energetic colors remind me of that iconic city—its ocean, flamingos, and carefree energy. It might even be the first of a series celebrating colorful cities around the world. Who can say? wink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is hand-painted by our artisan in Vietnam using our signature Vietnamese lacquer technique, Sơn mài. For the first time, we’ve created a lacquer dial that isn’t flat; its layered surface catches the light at different angles, revealing a dynamic sense of depth and shine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model also marks a new milestone for us. We’ve hand-decorated the movement wheels with a distinctly Oan.Gio technique. An important first step towards our own signature design language. The result is, quite simply, stunning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OAN.GIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53089308147996,"sku":null,"price":1990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/8083\/5100\/files\/PA260435_89056c06-edb7-4b7f-9070-2c9d1a5f89f7.jpg?v=1761907735"},{"product_id":"celestial-sea-orange","title":"Celestial Sea Orange","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese lacquer painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – called \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S%C6%A1n_m%C3%A0i\" title=\"Sơn mài\"\u003esơn mài\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” – is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyoung craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It only started in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1930ies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under the influence of the “L’ Ecole des Beaux Art” in Hanoi, founded by French artists, influenced by Western modern art. However the Lacquer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etechnique is ancient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and goes back \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8000 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in China and Persia. The sort of coloured and polished lacquer used today is based on a milky sap from lacquer trees, was found in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChina about 3500 years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OAN.GIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54165180186908,"sku":"OGSEAREG1-ORANGE","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/8083\/5100\/files\/P5190429.png?v=1780287523"},{"product_id":"celestial-sea-purple","title":"Celestial Sea Purple","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese lacquer painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – called \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S%C6%A1n_m%C3%A0i\" title=\"Sơn mài\"\u003esơn mài\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” – is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyoung craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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