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Lacquerware is a special craft to the area of Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand region, but its history in Thailand pulled back from the Ayutthaya period. Some people says that lacquerware also could be found in Myanmar and Burma, countries that are Thailand neighbor.
Three layers of varnish from the sumac tree brushed into the wood or rattan base and each layer is polished with charcoal. Then the fourth layer is added, and once again polished with charcoal. For the final touch, the material was written and then soaked in red dye for several days.
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For centuries, passed down skilled from generation to generation of Thai handicraft have a been a mirror of creativity and tourists attraction of the people of Thailand. The complex detail and rigorous methods of the invention is a performance art, and intricate design so evidence of perseverance. In addition, many natural materials such as rattan, palm leaves, and Thai coconut allows artisans to produce handicrafts are beautiful and inexpensive.
Since long time ago, the term ‘chang sip mu’ (ten categories of craftsmen) always used to refer to various arts and crafts. The ten categories are painting, lacquering (coating), engraving on hard materials, engraving on objects that are soft, the product model, coating (padding), lathing, casting, sculpture and stucco.
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