Lanna Crafts I

Lanna History:

Before we go to see the valuable and beautiful Lanna Crafts, we should know about Lanna history as the background.

Lanna in present day is located in the Northern part of Thailand which consists of its long history in the past as follows. Around the 13^th to 18^th century of Buddhist era before origination of Lanna Kingdom in the 19^th century, there were several scattered states around the Northern valleys of Thailand, i.e. Haripunchai, Yonok, Khelang Nakhon, Phrae Town, Pua Town, and Phayao Town. They had their own histories before being merged to be Lanna Kingdom.

Three Lanna Kings Monument

The initiation of Lanna Kingdom started from 1839 B.E. after King Mengrai (or Phaya Mengrai, Thai language) gathered many states in the region as mentioned above. On April 12, 1839 B.E., when King Mengrai (center in above picture) was 57 years old, the king invited King Ngam Muang of Phayao (left) and King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai (right) to set planning of the Chiang Mai city boundary and established as the capital. From then onwards (more than 700 years past), the Lanna Kingdom entered into the founding era which was reigned by four kings respectively.

Today recommended Crafts/Handmade Products:

Men’s sterling silver
spinner band ring,
Lanna Hero

- ‘Men’s sterling silver spinner band ring, Lanna Hero’ by NOVICA*, .925 Sterling silver masculine design of this ring glows with a tinge of ancestral elegance, the band ring is crafted with the lost wax technique featuring a sterling silver braid. Oxidized and polished contrasts combine into an attractive finish.

Cotton cushion covers,
'Lanna Ladies' Charm' (pair)

- ‘Cotton cushion covers, 'Lanna Ladies' Charm' (pair)’ by NOVICA*, three women from Lanna (northern Thailand) pose cheerfully in an original composition of great charm. Use batik on 100% cotton in a pair of handmade cushion covers, ideal for informal contemporary decor. This pair will feature the same design, but the colors may vary slightly to those pictured, making each a unique work of art.

*NOVICA: who works in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers.

(To be continued)