Beautiful Benjarong
Posted in Uncategorized on 08/03/2008 04:44 am by admin
US $9.99
Beautiful Benjarong
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Namthip' $557.95 Summoning Thai ancestry, this decorative Benjarong jar is covered in a cascade of tiny blossoms. The piece is shaped in the form of a lotus, symbol of purity and divinity. Khun Santiparp paints it by hand with artistic elegance, exalting the magical beauty of the Benjarong tradition. Santiparp calls this bowl "Namthip," a traditional Thai name. 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. Benjarong is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, use a gentle dish soap and soft sponge. Never use abrasive pads or scouring agents. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Chompoonuch' $669.95 A brocade of gold adorns this decorative Benjarong jar, shaped in the form of an ethereal lotus. Hues of sapphire, emerald, and ruby are called upon to embellish the piece in a dainty floral reverly. Khun Santiparp paints this jar with artistic elegance, exalting the magical beauty of the Benjarong tradition. Santiparp calls this piece "Chompoonuch," a traditional Thai name. 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. Benjarong is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, use a gentle dish soap and soft sponge. Never use abrasive pads or scouring agents. |
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Benjarong porcelain tray, 'Offerings' $352.95 Khun Santiparp recreates ancient treasures from Thailand's Benjarong legacy with this ornate tray. It is shaped like the offering trays Thai people use to share desserts. Benjarong is a millenary art form that dates back to China's Ming dynasty. The hand-painted enamel motifs on this tray feature a lavish version of the Phum Kao Bin (rice and a flower). |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Classic Treasure' $36.99 This jar is filled with the rich, classic elegance of Benjarong artistry. Crafted of porcelain, the lid is shaped like a lotus blossom adorned with hand-painted enamel motifs. Thailand's Khun Santiparp proudly preserves the Benjarong tradition, which dates back to China's Ming dynasty. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Rainbow Bouquet' $202.95 Rainbow-colored flowers lend their timeless beauty to this Benjarong porcelain jar. Khun Santiparp masters this ancient art form that dates back to China's Ming dynasty. Its name, Benjarong, refers the many-colored enamels used for painting the porcelain jar by hand. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Spring Inspiration' $39.95 Flowers blossoming on spring fields inspire the design of this Benjarong porcelain jar from Khun Santiparp. It features a lotus-shaped lid with hand-painted enamel motifs. The rims on the jar and lid are delicately painted in gray. Benjarong is a millenary art form that dates back to China's Ming dynasty. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Jasmine' $109.95 Jasmine blossoms delicately on bands of blue, surrounding this piece with an ethereal beauty. Alternating with the flowers, golden ivy flourishes on crimson. Khun Santiparp works in Benjarong porcelain to create this exquisite jar. Evoking a pagoda, it features a tall, slender lid. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Dazzling Dance' $234.95 Shaped like a lotus bud ready to blossom, this jar is embellished with the ethereal beauty of Benjarong porcelain. Colorful flowers engage in a dance of mystical elegance, their petals delicately outlined with liquid gold. Khun Santiparp handcrafts this piece with honored reverence to tradition, making use of the five colors that Benjarong (meaning "five colors" in Sanskrit) requires. These pieces will shine forever and require only a damp cloth to wipe away dust. Benjarong is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, use a gentle dish soap and soft sponge. Never use abrasive pads or scouring agents. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'White Blossoms' $542.95 Large white peonies flourish in a sunny garden, their petals delicately outlined with gilt. Khun Santiparp depicts the ruffled flowers on an exquisite jar of Benjarong porcelain. The lid rises to a graceful peak like the spire of a Thai temple. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Blue Blossoms' $112.95 Beautifully depicted in brilliant colors, chrysanthemums cover a delicate blue jar and stand. Khun Santiparp works in Benjarong porcelain with gleaming golden details. A gilded lotus bud crowns the lid. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Gilded Treasure' $152.95 Thai blossoms extend themselves across flowing contours in a glorious display. Reflecting one another, the flowers form an intricate pattern of elusive repetition. Softly gleaming gilt work accentuates this ornate Benjarong design by Khun Santiparp. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Rose Bouquet' $234.95 Wild roses and white chrysanthemums flourish in a gilded garden. Beautifully depicted in brilliant colors, they cover a delicate jar and stand. Khun Santiparp works in Benjarong porcelain with gleaming golden details. A lotus bud crowns the lid. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Luscious Blue' $115.99 The pristine contours of this exquisite jar and lid form a garden of luscious blue blossoms. Delicately outlined with gilt, the lovely flowers exude an aura of peace. Khun Santiparp crafts the piece of fine Benjarong porcelain. |
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Benjarong porcelain candleholders, 'Eastern Prestige' (pair) $79.95 Glowing with the delicate grace of past tradition, these candleholders display Benjarong porcelain's renowned beauty. Myriad flowers outlined in liquid gold embellish the candleholders with petals of green and yellow. Blue, red and pink motifs make for a delicate complement to the composition, as Khun Santiparp includes the five colors required by true Benjarong tradition. 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. Benjarong is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, use a gentle dish soap and soft sponge. Never use abrasive pads or scouring agents. |
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Benjarong porcelain plate, 'Rice and Flowers' $224.95 Exquisitely intricate, the phun kao bin motif represents rice and flowers. Khun Santiparp presents a plate crafted in the classic Benjarong porcelain style. Stunningly clear colors and masterfully hand-painted design make this a modern heirloom. Santiparp displays the plate on a rain tree wood stand. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Lotus Bud' $152.95 Luxurious blossoms cover the sleek surface of this Benjarong jar. They are highlighted by the lavish use of gilt, while the smooth inner surfaces contrast with their dazzling white porcelain. Khun Santiparp crafts this superlative piece by hand, crowning the lid with a golden lotus bud. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Temple of the Flowers' $389.95 Floral bouquets in brilliant colors grace a gilded jar. Evoking a Thai temple, its lid rises in a tall, slender spire. Khun Santiparp works in Benjarong porcelain to create this exquisite design. It features the Thai lai nam thong, or "gold washed design." |
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Benjarong porcelain urn, 'Floral Reverence' $344.95 Colorful petals and tendrils flourish before the black background, their subtle contrasts balanced by rich golden tracery. The design of this piece is known as a khod in Thailand and is used as an urn to store the ashes of the dead. Family members will often place the khod on a shelf in order to pray for their ancestors. Crafted in Benjarong porcelain by Khun Santiparp, it offers a reverent touch to any d�cor. Care instructions: These pieces will shine forever and require only a damp cloth to wipe away the dust. Benjarong is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, use a gentle dish soap and soft sponge. Never use abrasive pads or scouring agents. For decorative purposes only. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Blooming Autumn' $229.95 Petals loose their color and leaves lessen their intense green shade, readying to welcome autumn. Outlined in liquid gold, the floral revelry features stylized patterns reminiscent of classic Thailand. Khun Santiparp handcrafts this piece in porcelain, with honored reverence to tradition and making use of the five colors required by Benjarong custom, for the term means "five colors" in Sanskrit. These pieces will shine forever and require only a damp cloth to wipe away dust. Benjarong is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, use a gentle dish soap and soft sponge. Never use abrasive pads or scouring agents. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Flower Art' $114.95 Breathtaking gold accents mysterious black flowers that dance across the contours of this delicate, white porcelain Benjarong jar and pedestal by Khun Santiparp. Benjarong takes its name from the Sanskrit words panch and rang, which means "five colors." It refers to the traditional style of hand-painted Thai porcelain. Red, yellow, white, green, and blue are the most frequently used colors; however, some pieces contain as many as eight colors. In the 1300s, during the Ming Dynasty, the Kings of Thailand ordered Benjarong from Chinese potters. But 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, or "gold washed design." This technique requires outlining the decoration with bright, liquid gold. The popularity of Benjarong increased with the rise of a wealthy merchant and aristocratic elite, although these wares later became reasonably affordable. Khun Santiparp describes his creative process: "Firstly, I knead a mixture of kaolin [white clay mixed with feldspar and quartz] and 40% bone ashes. After having thrown it on the wheel and formed it, I let it fully dry and fire it for five to six hours. After that, I glaze it with a mixture of burnt lime, wood ashes, and secret natural materials of my own. The piece is then fired again in the kiln. When totally cooled, I over-glaze the piece with gild and enamel painting. I draw the entire surface by hand, one color at a time. The shapes and motifs are gentle, graceful, and humbly crafted after Oriental styles." Care instructions: These pieces will shine forever and require only a damp cloth to wipe away dust. Benjarong is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, use a gentle dish soap and soft sponge. Never use abrasive pads or scouring agents. For decorative purposes only. |
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Benjarong porcelain urn, 'Colorful Khod' $247.95 Exotic flowers blossom in a feast of color, their petals opening in celebration of life-lived, adorning this extraordinary urn. The blooms decorate the sky blue background in joyful form, for ancient Thai custom would have the ashes of a dearly departed deposited in a similar khod (urn or casket). The khod would then be placed upon the home's altar to inspire devoted prayer. Khun Santiparp masterfully creates this piece, resplendent in Benjarong porcelain excellence. Benjarong takes its name from the Sanskrit words panch and rang, meaning "five colors" which frequently include red, yellow, white, green, and blue. It originated in China, and came to Thailand as part of the dowry of Chinese princesses. It soon found favor by Thai aristocrats and the wealthy by the 1300s, during the Ming Dynasty, the Kings of Thailand ordered Benjarong from Chinese potters. Eventually, in the early 1800's, 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. The popularity of Benjarong increased with the rise of a wealthy merchant and aristocratic elite, and eventually these wares became reasonably affordable. "First, I knead a mixture of kaolin [white clay mixed with feldspar and quartz] and 40% bone ashes," Santiparp explains. "After hand-shaping the desired piece on the wheel, I let it dry completely before firing it for five to six hours at 800�C. Then I glaze it with a mixture of burnt lime, wood ashes, and other secret natural materials of my own. This time I fire the piece at 1,280 �C, for twelve to thirteen and when totally cooled, I over-glaze the piece with gild and enamel painting. I draw the entire surface by hand, one color at a time. The shapes and motifs are gentle, graceful, and humbly crafted after Oriental styles. I fire the piece a third time in the kiln for five to six hours at 700�C to 800�C. Nowadays I use modern electric kilns to fire a few pieces every day since the temperature can be controlled which in turn results in fewer misfires." Each piece is stamped with evidence of origin prior to the last firing, featuring the Pan and Peace logo identifying Santiparp�s family workshop. Clean with a damp, soft cloth. Do not use abrasive solutions. Benjarong porcelain is not dishwasher safe. |
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Benjarong porcelain box, 'Elegant Hexagon' $59.95 Diminutive blossoms seem embroidered in brilliant blue. Flowing serenely across a pristine porcelain surface, they are enhanced by golden tendrils. Khun Santiparp crafts a delicate hexagonal box in the classic Benjarong style. Benjarong takes its name from the Sanskrit words panch and rang, which means "five colors." It refers to the traditional style of hand-painted Thai porcelain - red, yellow, white, green, and blue are the most frequently used colors. Santiparp kneads a mixture of kaolin and then shapes the piece. Once dry, it is fired for five to six hours at 800 degrees C and glazed with a mixture of burnt lime, wood ashes, and secret natural materials. The piece is fired again for twelve to thirteen hours at a temperature of 1,280 degrees C. When the piece is totally cooled, Santiparp applies gild and enamel by hand, one color at a time. He fires the piece a third time for five to six hours at 700 to 800 degrees C in an electric kiln with electronically controlled temperatures. Care instructions: These pieces will shine forever and require only a damp cloth to wipe away dust. Benjarong is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, use a gentle dish soap and soft sponge. Never use abrasive pads or scouring agents. For decorative purposes only. |
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Benjarong porcelain jar, 'Golden Peacock' $617.95 Intricate motifs recall the splendor of a peacock's feathers. The precise patterns are enhanced with golden bands. Khun Santiparp crafts a delicate jar of Benjarong porcelain; its lid recalls Thai temple spires. Duangjai is a popular name in Thailand. Benjarong takes its name from the Sanskrit words panch and rang, which means "five colors." It refers to a traditional style of hand-painted Thai porcelain. Red, yellow, white, green, and blue are the most frequently used colors; however, some pieces contain as many as eight colors. Santiparp kneads a mixture of kaolin and then shapes the piece on the potter's wheel. Once dry, it is fired for five to six hours at 800 degrees C and glazed with a mixture of burnt lime, wood ashes, and secret natural materials. The piece is fired again for twelve to thirteen hours at a temperature of 1,280 degrees C. When the piece is totally cooled, Santiparp applies gild and enamel by hand, one color at a time. He fires the piece a third time for five to six hours at 700 to 800 degrees C in an electric kiln with electronically controlled temperatures. Care instructions: These pieces will shine forever and require only a damp cloth to wipe away dust. Benjarong is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, use a gentle dish soap and soft sponge. Never use abrasive pads or scouring agents. For decorative purposes only. |
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