Description
Thai artisans Thatsanee and Ramphan pay homage to the ancient weaving traditions of Thailand with this beautiful tea set. The set of teapot and 2 cups is crafted using time-honored celadon ceramic techniques and given a blue crackle glaze. A colorful patterned band reminiscent of Thai textiles is hand-painted on the teapot and both cups, and also adorns the lid's handle. Product Features Dimension :2.5 H x 2.8 Diam. Weight :1.63 Material :Ceramic 2 Piece Dishwasher safe Microwave safe Story behind the art :According to Thatsanee, I worked in a bank for quite a few years but the office work prevented me from admiring the beauty of the handicrafts of my area. Master painter and artist Ramphan (pictured here) tells her story: Dearest Novica clients, we are artists in the celadon ceramic tradition, one of the three main ceramic styles in Thailand, dating back many hundreds of years. The traditional green tones of the glaze are intended to bring to mind the tonal qualities of jade. The celadon glaze is thick and strong, yet has many intricate weblike cracks in its surface for an antique feel. I initially learned how to paint basic patterns such as bamboo and lotus, focusing on that for a period of three years. Then I learned more intricate and artistic Thai patterns that I have been painting up to now. My inspiration comes from Thai culture and traditions, and my personal experiences in day-to-day life. Painting on celadon can be quite difficult, for this kind of ceramic has a rough surface; it requires much skill and patience, and it sometimes takes me a month to complete a single piece. I am very proud of my work. At present, I lead a happy and peaceful life. I have a loving family with two children. I intend to continue my painting career and would be pleased to teach others, for I hope that my work will never be forgotten. Thatsanee adds, Our work ethos is included the King's teachings on 'Economic Sufficiency,' which encourages to be efficient in all aspects of life and to always learn new things and new techniques. Then we add morality into it, for we work with happiness and care for each other. My main focus in handling all celadon work is focused on the happiness and satisfaction of my team and myself. Good life and good will between all of us is the most important thing for me. As such, I do only good things for myself and every one around me. The result is that the team and I are equally proud of being able to present the beauty of a local art and handicraft from Chiang Mai to the world. Finally, a noble motivation also helps. Celadon is anchored in the Lanna culture. The fine skill needed to create it and that it is useful in these modern times is what makes the work meaningful. We specialize in seven main categories, which include monotone celadon (in green or blue); carved; art design (where the color is painted under the glazing); Lanna Celadon (depicting Lanna life); Benja Celadon (featuring five main colors); lacquer Celadon (applying lacquer ware texture); and Celadon Jewelry, which is elegant and unique celadon jewelry. As a local Thai woman, I feel so proud to have the chance to create and present unique celadon items to the world. The success we have been reaping is not just from the celadon we love. It is from the nice, gentle and humble mentality from our ancestors that has been passed on to all of us. Working with celadon was a dream of mine, and being able to focus my life in this special traditional craft of Thailand has brought deep meaning to me.
