Asian Artisans: Pottery from Koh Kret Island

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Please take a look through the items I have for sale. All are by artisans from various places in Asia. All are authentic as described; information from the artisans themselves, or if antiques, from knowledgable persons from the area.

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Thank you for your interest in beautiful Asian handmade designs.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Pottery from Koh Kret Island

This unique and beautiful pottery is made only on the island of Koh Kret in the Chao Praya River about 20 km (12 miles) north of Bangkok in Nonthaburi province. The pottery is made from special clay and not glazed, just kiln baked, to a hard enduring consistency and has many uses. The pottery is the specialty of the "Mon" people who have lived in central Thailand since the 6th century.

The intricate designs are painstakingly created by gifted craftspeople.

All pieces are dated and signed by the artisan.

Master craftsman Suchart works on a new design.

P104

A beautiful bowl with lid.
Diameter: 5 in / 13 cm
Height: 4 ¾ in / 12 cm

Detail of the superb work.
Price: $45 (includes airmail shipping)

Two bowls with ornate designs. The bowl on the right is
the result of an additional process to darken the clay.
Some pieces are nearly black. This extra process increases
the value and thus the cost of the pottery.
Left: P101. Diameter = 3 ¾ in / 9.5 cm
Height = 4 ½ in / 12 cm
Price: $20 (includes air shipment)
Right: P102. Diameter = 4 ¼ in / 11 cm
Height = 5 in / 14 cm
Price: $45 (includes airmail shipping)
SOLD