This cuff is absolutely one of a kind, and was handcrafted in a small artisan village north of Hanoi. To create it takes a 5 step process that lasts over 15 days. The cuff is formed first. After a pattern is created on it with inlayed mother of pearl or eggshell. Next a number of layers of lacquer is painted on the piece of wearable art. Each layer must be completely dry before the next layer is applied. Depending on the weather, this step can take the most time in the process. The fourth step i