SACICT, Honours 10 Master Artisans of Thailand 2015 "Thai Lacquerware"

Thailand, September 25, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Thai handicraft created by artisan of whatever practice always has aesthetic and identity value merit of conservation. “Lacquerware”, one of the Ten Crafts, in which Thai artisans emphasize lacquer sap as the essential material in their creation, is unique, elegant, exquisite as well as deep rooted in the wisdom accumulated and passed on from generation to generation until these days. Thus, handicraft vitally conveys that the nation with such artistic and cultural heritage has been practicing through its customs and traditions in an incessant manner.

The SUPPORT Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand, honours 10 Master Artisans of Thailand 2015 in “Lacquerware” that is 1. Mr. Muan Rattanapor, M.L. Pongsawad Sukhasvati, Miss Panchalee Dejkong, Mrs.Bunsee Kedson, Mr.Sathien Nawongrak, Mr.Yan Songmuangkaen, Mrs.Sasirotn Mongkhonruangrit, Mrs.Prathang Somsak, Mrs.Duangkamol Jaikampan and Mr.Manop Vongnoi.  

The Master Artisans

The compilation of biographies, expertise and craftworks to acclaim the honour of the 10 Masters  in “Lacquerware” for further references; as well as a means to conserve our national heritage from obsolescence with time. The acclamation is projected towards the young and the public alike; a combined effort to restore Thai wisdom to the next generations.