"Benjarong grill", "Celadon grill", "blue & white" called Thai 3 Great Ceramics.
Among them, "Benjirongaki"The most exalted pottery which was made exclusively for the royal familyEnglish learning is necessary to prepare for life, learning and interaction with the global environment. <br> IT Skills (programming logic) is necessary to prepare for the needs of the future.<br> Financial literacy is necessary to prepare for creating, managing and being smart with time and wealth.<br>
"Benjarong" means Sanskrit word "5 color", it was a pottery using 5 colors of red, blue, yellow, green, white, but now more than 30 color is used .
"Benjarong grill" featured with 24 gold, bordering with gold and features vibrant colors and precise designs draws flowers, grasses, flames, etc, and patterns such as "Wat Phra Kaew" such as the walls and pillars of temples Some are used as they are.
This time, I would like to introduce the characteristics of Thai traditional crafts, gorgeous 'Benjarong Yaki'.
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History of "Benjirongaki"
"Benjirong Yaki" made in the first half of the 16 century from the end of the 17 century in the Ayutthayan dynasty is a pottery made by a technique of burning multicolored paint on white porcelain transferred from China.
In Thailand of that era, there was no production environment yet, so the king dispatched craftworkers to China and imported it there as a royal warrant for Thailand.
At first, it was a simple one that did not use 24 gold. The name is “water” and the tone means “gold”), and the gorgeous style with gold edging has been established.
After that, "Benjirong yaki" spread not only to the royal family, but also to the family of aristocrats and merchants, becoming luxury porcelain representing Thailand, familiar to people.
Today, it is used as a dish and saucer in court restaurant, ornaments such as jar and ornament are decorated with prestigious hotel and fine dining restaurant.
Features of "Benjirong Yaki"
A.Evenly equal on the left and rightProtect,PreciseIt is drawn on.
Two.Traditional Thai PatternWe use motifs such as flowers, rice horses and flames.
Three.24 金Use it to border.
Pattern pattern of "Benjirongaki"
"PIKUL" Pique
"PIKUL"Is a pattern that can be seen on the walls and pillars of temples such as "Wat Phra Kaew (Royal Palace)".
The one that reduced the pattern is also used for "benjarong grill".
The "PIKUL" pattern is believed to protect us from evil spirits and to bring eternal peace and prosperity,"A pattern that brings happiness"It is also said.
"PIKUL" flowers are seen in Thai temples and other premises, sweet scents like jasmine, white and jagged petals are distinctive.
In Thailand, it is said to be a tree of happiness and prosperity, so it is sometimes used for names of people and school flowers.
"CHAKRI" Chakri
"CHAKRI"Is a cute "daisies flower" motif.
In traditional style, the petals are white and the pollen (pistil) part is red.
Because the painter emphasizes the petals and pistil around the leaves and draws them outstandingly, it features a petal and a pistil stereoscopically visible.
There are things expressed freely using colors other than basic color schemes, arranged in contemporary style.
In addition, this pattern was born and spread in the era of Rama 5 (1868 - 1910).
Rama 5 has allowed this character to use the name of "CHAKRYY Dynasty" which continues from the era of Rama I to the present, CHAKRI (Chakri), and as a memorial to an important ceremony besides using it by himself I let him make it to distribute to royalty, aristocrats and invited guests.
"PHUM KAO BIN" Punka Bin
"PHUM KAO BIN"Born in the era of Rama 5, it is a lattice pattern motif based on "rice earrings" which are divided into squares by golden lines, also staple foods of Thai people and used for religious ceremonies.
It is said that it is impossible to paint precisely and delicately unless it is a symbolic pattern in Thailand, which was originally used only by royal families, such as the palace, and with very experienced and skilled workers .
"Benjarong grill" which was a vessel for royalty and nobility
How was it?
"Benjirong Yaki", which was once used for royalty and aristocracy, is a pottery that is still treated as a luxury item.
When you touch the surface with your hand, the pattern is raised, so you can see that hand painted one by one, you can feel the skill of the craftsman.
If you see "Benjirongaki" at the shop, please look at it by all means.
If you like it, you can try buying it as your own souvenir.
