Explore the Exquisiteness of Arts and Crafts in Thailand
Master Artisan / Master Craftsman
Craftsman's heir
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
Lacquered Bowl with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
A bowl in a turtle scale pattern features mother-of-pearl inlay technique that Mr. Chakkrit intentionally presents Lai Tua Khad which is a standard pattern of mother-of-pearl inlay work. The work is unique with its main pattern of arranged turtle scales lengthwise. Other patterns are also applied, including Kruai Cheng, Prajamyam, Ta Kai and invented patterns. These are standard patterns yet requiring high expertise as a proportion and pattern pace must be directly done while polishing with a motor.
