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Thatsanee and Ramphan handcrafted celadon ceramics
"Thatsanee was born in Sankamphang, a land of beautiful and attractive handicrafts, celadon items chief among them. "I worked in a bank for quite a few years but the office work prevented me from admiring the beauty of my area's handicrafts. The advantage of working in the bank was that I could access funding resources. I got some small capital to be able to start up a little celadon kiln and workshop along with my partner, Kanda.
"Working with celadon was a dream of mine, and being able to focus my life in this special traditional craft of Thailand brought deep meaning to me. Soon after, I was joined by Ramphan Khumsingkaew, an extraordinary painter, and we all helped to form the base of our small team many years ago."
Master painter and artist Ramphan (pictured here) tells her story. "Dearest clients, we are artists in the celadon ceramic tradition, one of the three main ceramic styles in Thailand that dates back many hundreds of years. The traditional green tones of the glaze are intended to bring to mind the tonal qualities of jade.
"The celadon glaze is thick and strong, yet has many intricate weblike cracks in its surface for an antique feel.
"I initially learned how to paint basic patterns such as bamboo and lotus, focusing on that for a period of three years. Then I learned more intricate and artistic Thai patterns that I have been painting up to now. My inspiration comes from Thai culture and traditions, and my personal experiences in day-to-day life.
"Painting on celadon can be quite difficult, for this kind of ceramic has a rough surface; it requires much skill and patience, and it sometimes takes me a month to complete a single piece. I am very proud of my work.
"At present, I lead a happy and peaceful life. I have a loving family with two children. I intend to continue my painting career and would be pleased to teach others, for I hope that my work will never be forgotten."
Thatsanee adds, "Our work ethos is included the King's teachings on 'Economic Sufficiency,' which encourages to be efficient in all aspects of life and to always learn new things and new techniques. Then we add morality into it, for we work with happiness and care for each other.
"We're all members of a big family, and always help each other. The most important thing is that we understand each other above all, and that we understand the beauty of our art and traditions.
"My main focus in handling all celadon work is focused on the happiness and satisfaction of my team and myself. Good life and good will among all of us is the most important thing for me. As such, I do only good things for myself and every one around me. The result is that the team and I are equally proud of being able to present the beauty of a local art and handicraft from Chiang Mai to the world.
"Finally, a noble motivation also helps. We work with the sense that we are continuing history, our heritage. The products are beautiful and unique. Celadon is anchored in the Lanna, or Northern Thai culture. A fine skill is needed to create it and our ceramics are useful in these modern times, and makes the work meaningful.
"We specialize in seven main categories, which include monotone celadon in green or blue — carved art design (where the color is painted under the glazing), Lanna celadon (depicting Lanna life), Benja celadon (featuring five main colors), lacquer celadon which receives the textures of lacquer ware, and celadon jewelry, which is elegant and unique.
"As a local Thai woman, I feel so proud to have the chance to create and present unique celadon designs to the world. The success we have been reaping is not just from the celadon we love. It is from the nice, gentle and humble mentality from our ancestors that has been passed on to all of us.
"Working with celadon was a dream of mine, and being able to focus my life in this special traditional craft of Thailand has brought deep meaning to me."
"Working with celadon was a dream of mine, and being able to focus my life in this special traditional craft of Thailand brought deep meaning to me. Soon after, I was joined by Ramphan Khumsingkaew, an extraordinary painter, and we all helped to form the base of our small team many years ago."
Master painter and artist Ramphan (pictured here) tells her story. "Dearest clients, we are artists in the celadon ceramic tradition, one of the three main ceramic styles in Thailand that dates back many hundreds of years. The traditional green tones of the glaze are intended to bring to mind the tonal qualities of jade.
"The celadon glaze is thick and strong, yet has many intricate weblike cracks in its surface for an antique feel.
"I initially learned how to paint basic patterns such as bamboo and lotus, focusing on that for a period of three years. Then I learned more intricate and artistic Thai patterns that I have been painting up to now. My inspiration comes from Thai culture and traditions, and my personal experiences in day-to-day life.
"Painting on celadon can be quite difficult, for this kind of ceramic has a rough surface; it requires much skill and patience, and it sometimes takes me a month to complete a single piece. I am very proud of my work.
"At present, I lead a happy and peaceful life. I have a loving family with two children. I intend to continue my painting career and would be pleased to teach others, for I hope that my work will never be forgotten."
Thatsanee adds, "Our work ethos is included the King's teachings on 'Economic Sufficiency,' which encourages to be efficient in all aspects of life and to always learn new things and new techniques. Then we add morality into it, for we work with happiness and care for each other.
"We're all members of a big family, and always help each other. The most important thing is that we understand each other above all, and that we understand the beauty of our art and traditions.
"My main focus in handling all celadon work is focused on the happiness and satisfaction of my team and myself. Good life and good will among all of us is the most important thing for me. As such, I do only good things for myself and every one around me. The result is that the team and I are equally proud of being able to present the beauty of a local art and handicraft from Chiang Mai to the world.
"Finally, a noble motivation also helps. We work with the sense that we are continuing history, our heritage. The products are beautiful and unique. Celadon is anchored in the Lanna, or Northern Thai culture. A fine skill is needed to create it and our ceramics are useful in these modern times, and makes the work meaningful.
"We specialize in seven main categories, which include monotone celadon in green or blue — carved art design (where the color is painted under the glazing), Lanna celadon (depicting Lanna life), Benja celadon (featuring five main colors), lacquer celadon which receives the textures of lacquer ware, and celadon jewelry, which is elegant and unique.
"As a local Thai woman, I feel so proud to have the chance to create and present unique celadon designs to the world. The success we have been reaping is not just from the celadon we love. It is from the nice, gentle and humble mentality from our ancestors that has been passed on to all of us.
"Working with celadon was a dream of mine, and being able to focus my life in this special traditional craft of Thailand has brought deep meaning to me."
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"Thatsanee was born in Sankamphang, a land of beautiful and attractive handicrafts, celadon items chief among them. "I worked in a bank for quite a few years but the office work prevented me from admiring the beauty of my area's handicrafts. The advantage of working in the bank was that I could access funding resources. I got some small capital to be able to start up a little celadon kiln and workshop along with my partner, Kanda.
"Working with celadon was a dream of mine, and being able to focus my life in this special traditional craft of Thailand brought deep meaning to me. Soon after, I was joined by Ramphan Khumsingkaew, an extraordinary painter, and we all helped to form the base of our small team many years ago."
Master painter and artist Ramphan (pictured here) tells her story. "Dearest clients, we are artists in the celadon ceramic tradition, one of the three main ceramic styles in Thailand that dates back many hundreds of years. The traditional green tones of the glaze are intended to bring to mind the tonal qualities of jade.
"The celadon glaze is thick and strong, yet has many intricate weblike cracks in its surface for an antique feel.
"I initially learned how to paint basic patterns such as bamboo and lotus, focusing on that for a period of three years. Then I learned more intricate and artistic Thai patterns that I have been painting up to now. My inspiration comes from Thai culture and traditions, and my personal experiences in day-to-day life.
"Painting on celadon can be quite difficult, for this kind of ceramic has a rough surface; it requires much skill and patience, and it sometimes takes me a month to complete a single piece. I am very proud of my work.
"At present, I lead a happy and peaceful life. I have a loving family with two children. I intend to continue my painting career and would be pleased to teach others, for I hope that my work will never be forgotten."
Thatsanee adds, "Our work ethos is included the King's teachings on 'Economic Sufficiency,' which encourages to be efficient in all aspects of life and to always learn new things and new techniques. Then we add morality into it, for we work with happiness and care for each other.
"We're all members of a big family, and always help each other. The most important thing is that we understand each other above all, and that we understand the beauty of our art and traditions.
"My main focus in handling all celadon work is focused on the happiness and satisfaction of my team and myself. Good life and good will among all of us is the most important thing for me. As such, I do only good things for myself and every one around me. The result is that the team and I are equally proud of being able to present the beauty of a local art and handicraft from Chiang Mai to the world.
"Finally, a noble motivation also helps. We work with the sense that we are continuing history, our heritage. The products are beautiful and unique. Celadon is anchored in the Lanna, or Northern Thai culture. A fine skill is needed to create it and our ceramics are useful in these modern times, and makes the work meaningful.
"We specialize in seven main categories, which include monotone celadon in green or blue — carved art design (where the color is painted under the glazing), Lanna celadon (depicting Lanna life), Benja celadon (featuring five main colors), lacquer celadon which receives the textures of lacquer ware, and celadon jewelry, which is elegant and unique.
"As a local Thai woman, I feel so proud to have the chance to create and present unique celadon designs to the world. The success we have been reaping is not just from the celadon we love. It is from the nice, gentle and humble mentality from our ancestors that has been passed on to all of us.
"Working with celadon was a dream of mine, and being able to focus my life in this special traditional craft of Thailand has brought deep meaning to me."
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19 Reviews for
Thatsanee and Ramphan
April 8, 2023
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Katherine
Perfect way to tell my long time friend how Lucky I am to share our Friendship over the years.
Reviewed itemNovember 2, 2021
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Richard
We love this little owl. We bought two. One is a gift to an owl lover the other we decided to keep ourselves to use as a small vase on our kitchen window sill. He's adorable!
Reviewed itemAugust 12, 2021
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Leslie
I've already served in these. Very impressive and useful due to craftsmanship and size!
Reviewed itemMarch 20, 2021
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Danielle
I love these elephants! They are adorable, and well made. I bought them for myself, and after receiving them, I would definitely give them as gifts.
Reviewed itemFebruary 4, 2021
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Bruce
This is such a beautiful vase; just the right size for a bouquet of small flowers. I plan on buying more items from this gifted artist.
Reviewed itemAugust 20, 2020
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Linda
These pale green lucky elephants are perfect. Smooth to the touch and made well, they fit right in with my collection.
Reviewed itemAugust 15, 2020
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Gail
The pattern is beautifully organic and the celedon comforting and calming.
Reviewed itemJuly 13, 2020
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Joanne
I love these little bowls so much. Their cute and sturdy and the perfect size for a little snack.
Reviewed itemFebruary 17, 2020
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Kimberlee
This vase was purchased as a gift for my husband on Valentine's Day and he liked it. He is a difficult man to buy gifts for but this hit the mark.
Reviewed itemJanuary 6, 2020
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Michelle
Great for display and use. Bought this for a exchange through a button group I belong to through Facebook. My exchange partner collects owls and this was perfect to hold some owl and other buttons I found to give her.
Reviewed itemJanuary 5, 2020
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Gisela
My husband liked this useful cute gift. It sits on our dinning room table. We love this sage green olive and it complements a sage green wall color and other ceramic pieces in that room
Reviewed itemSeptember 26, 2019
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William
Maybe it's because it's in this shade of green but this owl is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
Reviewed itemJuly 24, 2019
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Lara
I bought an elephant-themed tea set from this artist many years ago. The design and craftsmanship are simply beautiful. I will continue to watch for new items to add to my collection.
Reviewed itemJanuary 5, 2019
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Olivia
These are beautiful bowls, they look exactly like the picture. The packaging was also very nice. They arrived gift wrapped and packaged very securely. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed itemMay 2, 2018
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Sarah
My daughter loved these little elephants. She specifically wanted something from Thailand.
Reviewed itemJune 23, 2017
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Tracy
I get compliments on this cute little guy. It always makes me smile when I get it out for company. Perfect toothpick holder.
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