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 Benjarong
Porcelain from Thailand
The Royal Porcelain of
Thailand
The Benjarong is a traditional
form of Thai porcelain. The style
of multi-colored enamels on a
white porcelain base came from
Ming dynasty China. The name
“Benjarong” was derived from Bali
and Sanskrit words Benja and Rong,
meaning literally “Five Colors”.
“Five Colors” really means “many
colors” because the hand-painted
pieces are usually decorated in
three, five, eight colors, or even
more.
In the 13th – 18th century,
Benjarong porcelain was exclusively
made for the royal court. Later its
use extended to aristocrats and
wealthy merchants; today people of
all nationalities use Benjarong for
formal ware.
The designs on the earliest
Benjarong used a limited number of
colors mostly for religions subjects
but eventually a new design style
grew up known as “Lai Nam Thong”
which used gold as its distinctive
colors. In the reign of King Rama II
(1809-1851) Lai Nam Thong wares with
gorgeous gold accents were very
popular. Today, the original
Benjarong
porcelain wares have display at the
Thai National Museum in Bangkok.
Benjarong porcelain originates in
China, and came to Thailand as part
of the dowry of Chinese princesses.
Eventually, in the early 1800s,
during the reign of King Rama II,
Thai artisans began producing
Benjarong for the Royal Court with a
slight variation, which they named
Lai Nam Thong (gold washed
design) whereupon bright, liquid
gold was used to outline the
admirable patterns that would grace
the Benjarong porcelain pieces.
These pieces will shine forever and
require only a damp cloth to wipe
away dust.
Note: Benjarong is not dishwasher
safe. If cleaning is needed, use a
gentle dish soap and soft sponge.
Never use abrasive pads or scouring
agents.
Asian Pottery Has A Lot To Offer
And Thai Benjarong Is One Of The
Spectacular Highlights Of Pottery
From Asia. Handmade Ceramic Pottery
Is Painted With Artistic And Serene
Designs. The Painting On Benjarong
Pottery From Thailand Is Also Done
By Hand. Read More About The History
And Tradition Of Thai Bencharong
Ceramic Pottery
More information for the
Benjarong Magazine
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