LAdV Newsletter issue 08/2009

Lotus Arts de VivreNEWS

Issue 08/2009

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Lotus Arts de Vivre News

Sicilian Banquet, Bangkok, 24 & 25 March 2009Lotus Arts de Vivre presented the return of a unique dinner concept in its recently transformed atelier on Rama III Road. The second time that this style of event was held, Cuisine Atelier served a Sicilian feast resulting from the collaboration between Lotus Arts de Vivre, Grand Hyatt Erawan's Chef Frederik Farina and Italian Fine Wines.This was the f i rst in a ser ies of dinners throughout the year by Chef Frederik and guests had enjoyed a Sicilian based menu from its creator's home province. He created menus that use original Italian ingredients prepared in ways that gently concentrate their intrinsic taste, letting their elemental flavours speak with clarity.To compliment the cuisine on offer Italian Fine Wines chose a selection of Sicilian wines, including such notables as Cusumano, which perfectly matched each dish.

Rolf von Bueren, Khun Nuchanart, Khun Chai Sophonpanich,Khun Lerluck Sophonpanich and Khun Sumeth Sukapanpotharam

Sri, Rolf, Helen and Nicki von Bueren of Lotus Arts de Vivre

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Khun Inthira Thanavisuth andKhun Tinakorn Asvarak

Khun Supaluck Tanthapichat and Khun Chumsri Arnold

Khun Alison Thompson andKhun Claire Chatikavanij

Khun Beverly Jangkamon-kulchai and Rai von Bueren

Khun Anjeli Shah andKhun Suchitra Lohia

Nicki von Bueren, Khun Kana Navaraj, Sri von Bueren andKhun Kasidit Kanchanaranya

Khun Sujima Viravaidya andKhun Pimmara Intrawityanun

Khun Chumsri Arnold, Khun Monthakarn and M.L. Chayotid Kridakorn

Khun Suchid von Boehm-BezingRolf von Bueren and Mr.Yvan van OutriveRolf von Bueren, Khun Raiya Fels andHelen von Bueren

Sri von Bueren, Khun Beverly Jangkamonkulchai, Khun Tinakorn Asvarak,Khun Sujima Viravaidya and Khun Krissada Saengchaiwutthikun

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The Third in its Series of "Cuisine Atelier", Bangkok, 20 & 21 May 2009

HSH Prince Bhisadej & Thanpuying Datchari Rajani andRolf & Helen Von Bueren

Mr. Jan Goessing, Mrs. Penny Wachtveitl, Rolf von Bueren and Mr. Kurt Wachtveit

With a major focus on creative pieces that enhance the experience of living, Lotus Arts de Vivre believes that putting together an intimate environment that is conducive to the enjoyment of great food and open conversation is the perfect setting in which to put its collection to their natural use and at the same time offered its cl ientele an alternative type of ambience.This leaded to additional uniquedinner concept from Lotus Arts de Vivre and its partners, Grand Hyatt Erawan's Chef Frederik Farina and Italian Fine Wines. The Third Cuisine Atelier was unveiled throughout the year with hosts Rolf , Helen, Sr i and Nicki von Buren were on hand to guide guests through the culinary experience.

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Khun Savitri Paribatra Na Ayudhya and Rolf von Bueren

Dr. Krisda & M.R. Powari Suchiva

Khun Vichada & Khun Chan Bulkul

Sri von Bueren and Mr. Joe Horn Mrs. Rasina & Mr. Sunny Bajaj andRai von Bueren

Sri von Bueren, Khun Ponpaud Udsavaprapa, Khun Jareyadee Thamavit and Khun Jay Spencer

Khun Rithee and Khun Padari Bunnag

Khun Joe & Khun Pattamawadee Thawilvejjakul and Mrs. Carmen Gomez Menor & Mr. David Jimenez

Khun Visuth Vitayathannagorn and Rolf von Bueren

Chef Frederik Farina of Spasso

Nicki von Bueren, M.R. Charuvan Sursock-Rangsit and Sri von Bueren

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LAdV exhibition, Hong Kong 12 - 16 May 2009In a joint collaboration with Sin Sin gallery and Quintessentially, Lotus Arts de Vivre showcased one-of-a-kind creations of rare and exquisite jewellery and objets d'art for the second time throughout the year at Sin Sin Atelier & Sin Sin Annex in Hong Kong.

The Von Bueren family and Sin Sin

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Mrs. Carbo Bunnag and Mrs. Xenia Lubberstedt Sin Sin and Ms. Lan Phuong Meuleau

Ms. Grace Loong and Sin SinMs. Mai Tang, Mrs. Carbo Bunnag, Mrs. Emily Chan and Sin Sin

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KSF Fundraising Charity Dinner, Jakarta, 20 April 2009

Mr. Khrisna Suharnoko and Mrs. Uschi Quarello

Sri von Bueren presented Lotus Arts de Vivre Prize donation

Rolf von Bueren and Mrs. Megawati Soekarnoputri

Mrs. Nina Akbar Tanjung

Kartika Sockarno Foundation hosted a Gala dinner and auction to raise the charity funds with the purpose of helping Indonesian Children. Lotus Arts de Vivre generously contributed Galuchat elephant stool, Leather handbag and New design snake ring in supporting charity auction.

Mrs. Inti Soebagio and Dr. Amin Jaffer Mrs. Stephanie Tanudjaja, Mrs. Maria Lukito and Mrs. Elizabeth Liman

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Mr. & Mrs. Deepak Samtani

The Von Bueren family and Mr. Hudy Suharnoko

Mrs. Inti Soebagio and Mrs. Uschi Quarello

Mr. Hudy Suharnoko, Mrs. Maya Suharnoko, Mrs. Dotty Sutowo,Mrs. Kartika Soekarno and Sri Von Bueren

Mrs. Carol Bujeau and Mrs. Ghea Panggabean

Mrs. Dilla Djalil Daniel andMrs. Irma Lengkong

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Rolf, Helen, Sri and Nicki von Bueren of Lotus Arts de Vivre, joined hand with Ibu Anna Bambang to host an exclusive three-day exhibition and private dinner at Rumah Imam Bondjol in Jakarta. Guests had a chance to view the key pieces of Lotus Arts de Vivre's collection of design jewellery and objets d'art, as well as enjoy the great food with an intimate dinning atmosphere.

Nicki von Bueren and Mr. Adi Nugrohoand

Mr. Frankie Wongkar, Ms. Amillia Wirjono and Sri von Bueren

Sri von Bueren and Ibu Anna Bambang

Ms. Sarah Nugroho andMrs. Handara Sutowo

Ms. Sarah Nugroho and Mr. Adi Nugrohoand

Ms. Shinta Omar and Ms.Carmalita Hartono

Mr. Stanley J Allison and Sri von Bueren

Private Viewing and Dinner, Jakarta, 3 - 5 March 2009

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The Court of Solo hosted a dinner invitation for the Lotus Arts de Vivre party attended by the Crown Prince and 5 Princesses. Three dances were presented, accompanied by The Royal Gamelan, followed by a Javanese Royal dinner.

Rolf von Bueren Helen von Bueren The Von Bueren family and Mr. Eric Booth

Mr. Eric Booth of Jim Thompson A Portuguese Ambassador to Indonesia and Madame

The Royal Princesses

Private Dinner at The Court of Solo

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Lacquer is a natural product made from the sap of the Lac tree (Rhus Verniciflua). It is an outstanding water resistant product that withstands high temperatures and is regarded as exceedingly durable.

Chinese Red Lacquer Carved by Hand

For use in carving, lacquer of at least 4 millimeters thickness is required. Each millimeter needs 15 - 18 layers of lacquer and every layer takes days to dry before the next layer can be applied. Once coated and polished, the lacquered item needs to be carved quickly or else the lacquer will harden and can no longer be worked on or carved. Cinnabar refers to the precious and very fast pigment used throughout Asia to create the Imperial Red color. This color comes close to the natural colour of the lacquer itself after drying.

Lacquer has been around for thousands of years and its usage has evolved around Asia in a variety of different ways. For instance in China, carved lacquer items were commissioned by the Imperial Court some of them were recently exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York - extra ordinary pieces indeed. Lacquer was also employed by simple farmers and fishermen to produce utensils for everyday use. The process to create carved lacquer objects can sometimes be tedious and often takes months or even years to complete.

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Red Lacquer bowl with sterling silver dragonIt took more than 4 months to finish this piece.

Approximate size : 80 x 87 x 27 cm.Approximate weight : 19.0 kg.

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Gossip Highlights

Invitation at the ROYAL COURT of Solo Java Indonesia - Full dress rehearsal of 2 generations of Von Buerens.

Miracle! The milk shake drinking lady on the Goethe Square in Frankfurt / Main Germany.

The kid from Thailand - our grandsons, Payu had seen with his brother, Jakarin in St. Moritz Oberengadin down hill skiing in April 2009. There is hope for Thailand in the Winter Olympics!

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Jewelry

THAILAND Four Seasons Hotel, Bangkok Tel 66(0) 2 250 0732 Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Bangkok Tel 66(0) 2 235 1875Amanpuri Resort, Phuket Tel 66(0) 76 324 333

Chivasom, Hua Hin Tel 66(0) 32 536 536 Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai Tel 66(0) 53 298 181Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai Tel 66(0) 53 910 200

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Surat Thani Tel 66(0) 77 243 000Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket Tel 66(0) 76 360 897

CAMBODIA Raffles Grand Hotel d’ Angkor, Siem Reap Tel 855(0) 6396 3888 HONG KONG Intercontinental Hotel, Xquisit Shop Tel 852(0) 2369 6292

JAPAN Sun Motoyama, Ginza Tel 81(0) 33 573 0003 Sun Motoyama, Osaka Tel 81(0) 66 373 0003SINGAPORE The Raffles Hotel Arcade Tel 65(0) 6334 2085-6

UK Katharine Pooley, London Tel 44(0) 207 584 3223USA AsiaStore, New York Tel 1 212 327 9365 Bergdorf Goodman, New York Tel 1 212 872 2589

Betteridge @ Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach Tel 1 561 655 5850 Camden and Co., Jonesoboro Tel 1 870 932 6456Cindy Griem Fine Jewels, Aspen Tel 1 970 925 3800 Fred Segal Rocks, Santa Monica Tel 1 310 394 8186

Lorin Marsh, New York Tel 1 212 759 8700 Seaman Schepps, Nantucket Tel 1 508 325 5806

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Double Snake BangleCovered with Scarab Wings

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