Category Archives: Thai Art

Paper Umbrella Art

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Mike

Paper umbrellas are made in Thailand, particularly in the area around Chiang Mai. Traditionally Sa paper, made from tree bark is used in the production although other fabrics like cotton and rayon are sometimes added to the process.

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Three Headed Elephant

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Mike

I spotted this three headed elephant on the gable end of a Thai temple building at Wat Ko Lak in Prachuap Khiri Khan. It is another good example of the links between Hinduism and Buddhism since the mythical three headed … Continue reading →

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Decorative Arch Form

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Mike

I found this decorative arch form between the inner and outer courtyards at Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. There are two outer arches and a centre elliptical “doorway” in the middle with a raised step. The rather stark … Continue reading →

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Luang Phor Thuad

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Mike

This life like fibre glass model of the Buddhist monk Luang Phor Thuad is to be found along with several other revered Thai Buddhist monks at the Thai Human Imagery Museum near Nakhon Pathom Thailand. The models are made from … Continue reading →

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Thai Cross-Stitch Dance of the Long Finger Nails

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Mike

This piece of Thai Cross Stitch is the latest work from my Thai partner. The work depicts a traditional Thai dancer performing the dance of the long fingernails The work took about three months to complete and would sell for … Continue reading →

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Thai Art Eagle

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Mike

I found this rather nice piece of Thai art when I was visiting Phra Nakhon Kiri Historical Park near Phetchaburi in Thailand. I am not exactly sure what the eagle is crafted from but it is covered in mirrored tiles, … Continue reading →

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Thai Cross Stitch Hummingbird and Flowers Photo/Image

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Mike

This photograph shows another piece of “Thai Cross Stitch” featuring a Hummingbird and flowers that my Thai partner has made. The work is very intricate and this particular piece took about three months to complete. This is another photograph of … Continue reading →

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Nang Yai Shadow Puppet-Nang Rob or Nang Jap

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Mike

The other day I wrote about Nang Yai shadow puppets. Here is another photograph of one such puppet. This puppet is called Nang Rob or Nang Jap and these type of puppets are warrior puppets. Usually the puppets contain two … Continue reading →

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Nang Yai Shadow Puppets

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Mike

Nang Yai shadow puppets are used in puppet dramas that form an important part of Thai art. The beautiful puppets, Nang Yai, which means large puppet in Thai, are made from buffalo/cow hide and carved in intricate patterns that depict … Continue reading →

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Thai Cross Stitch Owl Photo/Image

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Mike

Thai cross stitch is a very popular hobby in Thailand. My partner Duen spends hours completing the intricate designs which she purchases in a kit form that contains the cloth and all the relevant coloured threads along with a colour … Continue reading →

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