Explore the Exquisiteness of Arts and Crafts in Thailand
Craftsman
Handicrafts
A person who adheres to the preservation and continuation of Thai arts and crafts with diligence and preserves the values of traditional wisdom through artisanal sciences and arts. As a result, the artisan is the one who is capable of applying folk wisdom and creative ideas to develop Thai arts and crafts that are widely renowned and not forgotten in time.
Craft Workpiece
Large Java Bird Cage with Large Bars
Workpiece Data :
Large Java Bird Cage. This is a large aviary with 99 bars. Starting with the use of rattan to measure the spacing of the bamboo bars with “Yakor” (a dialect used for marking devices to prepare holes to make each hole evenly apart). After that, tie rattan into a circle of the desired size before drilling holes. Later, form rattan into the aviary using bamboo spines, insert them through the holes, and tie them to the rattan frame to be strong around the bars. The flowers are carved with white beads made of ivory adorn the flowers. The lower base is carved with a decorative jasmine pattern. The head of the cage is made of wood. The hook is made of iron, carved in the pattern of a swan.
There is a door shut open at the bottom of the aviary.
