Things Thai Crafts and Collectibles

A fabulous new addition to the series that includes Things Korean and Things Japanese, Things Thai presents 62 everyday items from Thailand. Each object-including religious and devotional items, household objects, food and farming implements, clothing, and craftwork-tells a story that represents the Thai lifestyle.Beautifully photographed, accompanied by detailed text offering an explanation of its history and cultural significance, each item illustrates an important piece of Thai custom and culture. From distinctive design motifs, including Sangkhalok, Celadon, and Bencharong ware, to devotional objects inspired by Theravada Buddhism, Things Thai will take you on a tour of the art, design, and everyday life of Thailand.

Tanistha Dansilp specializes in writing features on cultural and environmental topics, and has contributed many articles to a wide range of Thai magazines.

Foreword
Decorative Arts
Gilded lacquer
Lacquerware
Mother-of-pearl ware
Sangkhalok ware
Celadon ware
Bencharong ware
Gold jewellery
Silver 'bullet' money
Betel sets
Silverware
Thai silk
Dressing tables and cabinets
Boat figureheads
Elephants
Ivory chedi seals
Howdahs
Gongs
Musical instruments
Khon masks
Dancer's nail extenders
Floral decorations and fruit and
vegetable carvings
Traditional Thai costumes
Religious Paraphernalia
Buddha images
Buddha's hands
Votive tablets
Amulets
Ceramic propitiatory figurines
Spirit houses
Offering receptacles
Alms bowls
Monk's fans
Assembly hall models
Monk's chairs
Altar screens
Scripture cabinets
Monastery drums
Monastery bells
Ceramic temple fittings
Monastery roof finials
Nagas
Eave brackets
Carved door panels
Door and window pediments
Buddhist banners
Rural Crafts
Lanna gable decorations
Carved Lanna lintels
Seed baskets and scoops
Sticky-rice containers
Water dippers"
Coconut scrapers
Carrying poles
Farmer's hats ~
Poppy seed pod incisers
Hilltribe textiles
Hilltribe j ewellery
Akha head-dresses
Triangular cushiohs
Shuttles
Tube skirts
Skirt hems
Scarves
Wicker balls
Selected Bibliography and Sources