Fruit carving

Fruit carving in Thailand.

     Thai cuisine, a balance of flavors with high contrast, sharp and sophisticated, soft and strong. It is also the aesthetics of vaiues Thais, that food would be good for the eye and palate.

Especially tasty Thai cuisine and reflects a quieter time, the art of carving fruit and vegetables. This is a traditional craft, which are becoming increasingly popular.

     In the hands of experts, fruit tray very strong and sharp knife, an ordinary papaya or pumpkin is a bouquet of flowers, 

radish a small rabbit or daisy or carrot is rare orchids. Almost

all fruit and vegetables can be used. The sculptor must understand the structure and functioning of each mimic the natural color of the selected topic. Not all pack sizes as small as a flower comes to watermelon rich large container used for container of fruit salad decorated. The outer skin is reduced by an attack of green flowers and even signs of Thai literature.

     Why would anyone take the trouble to the magical pumpkin carriage to convert sugar or a butterfly? The answer is gratitude for the beauty of Thailand and the individual, regardless of how .

The Masks.

 Khon Masks 

     Most visitors to Thailand have the option, the hidden drama "Khon", a Thai version of Indian epic "Ramayana," the story of the cruel demons to explore. Khon was originally developed for entertainment only popular later in the courts of Ayutthaya and Bangkok.

     In addition to excellent grace and charm of the dance and symbolic gestures are controlled (it takes 10 years is a major player in Khon) are the most memorable features is undoubtedly the magnificent costumes golden chandeliers, rich and colorful masks.

     Each character in the Ramayana or Ramakian in Thailand is known, has a different dress and hat. One of the most important tasks is easier to recognize the nobility of God - King Phra Ram, the devil, Totsakan, general and local monkey Hanuman. There are over a hundred figures and many different types of masks and decorations that are richly decorated. Implementation of the art forms is highly skilled craftsmen, and very little in Thailand, learned this skill. One of Mr. Charoonsawat Suksawat.

     Measure each of the mask can take several days for the fine work. The first stage is a kind of patch size and shape of the head actress. You do not need multiple layers of paper pulp to create functions. The best special mask wafer-thin (by hand - based on the bark of the tree called "Khoi") is used. Up to 20 layers of paper copied from a form Khoi, the surface is dry and smooth. The mask is cut in half and sewn together with fine wire. A final layer is added from pulp, decorate the holes in the eyes and mouth, ready to paint, lacquer, gold, and pieces of colored glass. Thus, the best examples of semi-precious stones and with real ivory tusks and teeth .

Thai Amulets.

Thailand Amulets. 

     From an early age, you use the objects, the children against diseases, witchcraft and accidents were protected. When a child is a teenager, these objects of power to protect the more important in their lives.

     Probably the most important factor since the string around his neck a chain, man is the image of Buddha has expired. These images can be converted into metal or carved from wood, ivory or resin, but most are forced out of the traditional mix of many different ingredients in a mold and bake made. Today, colored plastics became popular. Buddha images, both in size can, its level of only 2 cm. but may extend to 7 inches or 8. and its width varies from 1-5 cm.

     While the layman on these small images of Buddha want protection, as their production largely of former monks. When you create a compressed image, or embossed, which want commonly known as Phra Phim, you need to Monaco outside the mold, recipe, ingredients and a deep knowledge of witchcraft, magic, drawing the font. Historians are sad to know that to burn one of the common parts of the ashes of Phra Phim the manuscripts of the oldest monastery in the holy books.

     Almost as popular as the Buddha images is a protective metal medallion showing the head holy man, and often write the first, something simple, yan Khom. Medallions are very popular to King Chulalongkorn, but try those that are known to Monaco for magical forces.   These medallions are commercial enterprises, often on behalf of the organizing committee of the event fund.

Monks and Magic

     This is an amulet market near the Grand Palace. Many people who come here to amulets, including monks. Here, to choose the charm between them. In Thailand, there is now no reason to rent a change, but he has not been paid.

     Market come, many people, and buy charms. There are many types and many options to choose from. Some people spend their days here to get a unique charm that you want to .

Thai Silk.

Thai Silk.

     The positive side of Thailand - Silk is one of the most popular products.

Silk production is an old profession, but until recently, a substantial part of the trade very limited production of the old days. It has always been the work of rural women were spinning, weaving and dyeing of textiles, if their time in the field and go home. There was a thread every day for weddings and other occasions important subject.

     Currently, Thai silk in a larger scale, but high quality production of looms in the villages, where old skills from generation to generation to be passed on charity. Most regions of Thailand have their own typical silks are especially welcome. held planning and dyeing fabrics on Outdoor Phumriang - the "Mud - Mee" The Road.

     Phumriang is a village in the province of Surat Thani, where he was an old lady Riam Wanmukda fine fabrics known. Initially, only vegetable dyes made from roots, bark and leaves were used distilled, but today chemical dyes for their vivid colors. Modern designs have also joined the traditional model. Phumriang particular thread is the use of gold, more complex models. The result is a brocade, which is more than professional, it is a real treasure.

    In addition to silk and white, a number of special materials have become famous. One is called "Mudmee specializes in North East -..Mudmee Tie-Dye process, dyed silk around the two poles, the length of the same width of the material, which is connected to the (sludge) at different points in the image wrapped yarn and then by ferry Another type of fabric and textiles, including Tin Chok northern Phrae Wa .

Garland Jasmine.

Phuang Malai (Garland Jasmine)

      Thais is a unique way of arrangement used flowers and ornamental plants from other places. Malai Thai garlands Phuang named "Fiore organization has become increasingly popular during the reign of King Rama V, a good many hours to the flowers Every woman has shown her drawings of the master  Wait organize and girls who live in the palace and was "in school education under the auspices of the King well, until recently, manufacturers usually sat in the driveway to a few vendors and themarket told the streets in Bangkok and some major cities, carrying the tray with garlands of fabric paint on top of the filled head. Call Phuang Malai, Malai Phuang is "in its way, there were only a goal to go buy fresh wreaths. A beautiful crown to restore the house, or the Spirit, the rapture of the images of Buddha on the altar of the family.

      The most common way to "Malai Phuang expression of a large number of petals and cable a huge crown of needles vary in shape and because of the uncertainties of the" substance "combine colors and flowers.

Most gave the ring to your arrival or departure of family and friends to celebrate flowers there are two lines on a piece of tape rosettes attacked with bows or flowers. They are called "Uba". This type of gear is too long for the altars and statues, as Thao Maha Phrom temple in the corner of Hyatt Erawan. He has many projects, but the resemblance is very similar to the long-chain or necklace.

      Garlands of flowers from different suppliers are always temples, shrines, sculptures and close to even in the vicinity of intersections. Mother and children when they feel actively wreaths chains. Young and old, are competent in their work.

      Garlands are presented and in many happy events and festivals, such as graduations, birthdays and weddings, thankfully in Thailand is a portrait of the deceased next to the coffin or urn. A beautiful wreath with a black band down to the ground a sign of respect and farewell.

Honestly, a person who performs the opening ceremony, the "Grand Opening" presents a beautiful bouquet of flowers on arrival is often short-cuff design.

      If and when the Majesties - along with the other members of the royal family - a group of people seem to with wreaths of flowers, traveling to love and respect .

Nang Talung.

Shadow Puppets

      Umbrellas (Thai: Nang Talung) is a form of public entertainment in Southern Thailand. It is still popular festivals, fairs and religious ceremonies such as weddings, etc. characters are artfully cut - articulated shapes, and skin. It is sensitive, but it does not see the show in the background is a blank canvas, where the light shines through the back door. Rods driven movement of weapons.

      Quiet often the dolls are colorful, but really should not be because they see only shades of black. The second picture shows people puppets. In general, you can see the shadows, and the third image.

      Shares may have a religious theme, or if part of the epic Ramayana, which contains dozens of individual stories. It can also be written specifically to include ideas of minutes, songs and poems about local events and current district or country.

      There are hundreds of different characters, each of which is a very personal poem, but it almost always shows a clown plays the old, standard deviation - the brain or tear down the old fool, all the festival favorites - lover of the public.

Mr.Suchart

      Nakhon Si Thammarat province is one of the most popular colors of the city, called Mr. Suchart had two goals. Like all good teachers marionettes Nang Talung, is a multi-talent. It is not only talented with dolls, but also the price - an award-winning writer and poet. E occasions speaks or sings all the parts in different voices and is a great imitator. And what's all lit for people involved behind the screen. Suchat is one of the artists .

Loy Krathong Festival.

      Loy Krathong is a Thai tradition practiced since ancient times. Loy Krathong Festival in mid-October to mid November, when high the river is full of water. Festival is a popular time for the appearance of the full moon in November, because the full moon.  moonlight makes the river look clean and bright in the night. Loy Krathong good atmosphere in the festival.

      Loy Krathong was originally Phraratchaphithi (Real) Kome Kome called Chak CJong Plean Loy Phrame ceremony tradition. Goal, three gods, Phra Phrom Phra Phra Narai similar problem was honored.

      When people accepted Buddhism in Thailand. Kome Loy tribute to the tradition of Phra Barommasaririkathat (relics of the Buddha, the sky called Phra Chulamanee Daowadeung began. Kome Loy tribute Phraphuthabath Nummathanthi from the river in India.

      Nophamas Nang, Phra Ruang wife, King of Sukhothai Krathong was, came in the form of Lotus and other measures to the king. Krathong received book called The River King order.In Tamrab Taosrichulalak King said between now and the future in the form of lotus flower, which seems the Thai king invented happy day in November full moon, in honor Phra Phuthabath Numkathanathi pay Kome.

During the Bangkok Krathong good imagination was wonderful, according to the books of the Rattanakosin Ratchawong Chaopraya Thipha

      After November, the Crescent 14-15, and the crescent was originally a cousin of the king and the officials of the Government by force was asked to come with the most tradition Krathong Jong Plean.

     Krathong is a barrel-shaped, Pae Yuak (lots of bananas), the 8-9 and 11/10 premium juice, juice, was sport. Khaosumeru Krathong on four continents and shelves were formed invented, sometimes. They were Krueng Sod (floral leaves), hundreds of people. Expenditure Krathong food for these people was, in front of experts Chang almost 20 or more.

      Loy Krathong is the tradition continues today in most provinces. E 'is considered the largest annual festival, especially the large and small Krathong Krathong and Miss Krathong held in Chiang Mai.

     Kome Loy is a popular festival in Thailand, in the north 

and northeast. Work will be performed Kome color. Kome released into the air with smoke. But at night, came to the decision of a flashlight in his mouth, Kome Kome go to smoke. Then Kome sky. Kome and the light of the moon and the stars at night are well treated .