Thailand is famous in the manufacturing of brass and bronze ware. The tourists who are great shoppers usually know this fact and act accordingly. Traditional method of preparing the items is combined with the new techniques and gives a unique modified result. The silicon coatings are used to prevent it from tarnishing. Some cutlery sets, table ware, bowls, etc. are very famous while brass sculptures of animals are available in fashionable style. Some of the lacquer ware tray, boxes attracts a lot of tourists for its uniqueness. The crafts those are native to the North Thailand and Chiang Mai can be described as coating of split bamboo with lacquer. The processes can also be done with wood. Hand painted designs can be added later on. These objects are typically colored as golden and black lacquer and also yellow and green in the background of red and brown.
Chiang Mai is famous for another local craft named silver beating. This is a traditional craft. The boxes and bowls are very skillfully made and these are very popular among the tourists. Vases, ornaments in traditional and modern designs both are widely available. Chiang Mai, Nakhon Phanom, Bangkok, etc. all are the places where you can find all these beautiful crafts. Pottery has also taken an important place in traditional Thai culture. Both the indigenous and Chinese styles pottery is having a rich history and legacy. You should have some prior knowledge about the things to pick up the right thing. Distinctive sea-green celadon, Chinese blue-and-white and the colorful Bencharong wares, etc. are very unique to Thailand.
Interesting designs and collection of contemporary styles in ceramics are also very ‘IN’ in Thailand. Thai ceramics are available in both old and new styles. The variety includes vases, dinner sets, lamp shades, water jars and many more. Tourists also take these items as souvenirs of the city. Thailand is a place where you can take anything according to your relative’s and family member’s choice.
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