Lanna Crafts V

Lanna History (cont.):

The Lanna Kingdom history should be ended in this post, but many stunning Lanna Crafts will still be shown further in next posts of Lanna Cultures and Traditions.

Picture of Napamaytanidol Chedi and Phra Mahathat Napaphon Bhumisiri Chedi at Doi Inthanon National Park (The Highest Mountain in Thailand) in Chiang Mai province, Thailand.

Age of Lanna Kingdom under Siamese (Thai) Rule was in the period of 2317-2427 B.E.. In 2317 B.E. after Siamese (Thai) King Taksin the Great conquered the Lanna Kingdom, Phraya Chaban (Boonma) was installed as the King of Chiang Mai and a local chief Kawila as the King of Lampang, both as vassals of Siam by Lanna traditional rules.

Nevertheless Burma (Myanmar) still tried to regain Lanna Kingdom several times, King Chaban protected Chiang Mai as strongly as possible until he passed away during the reign of King Rama 1 of Siam. Then King Rama 1 appointed King Kawila of Lampang to rule Chiang Mai further. King Kawila had started to reunite people and re-establish Chiang Mai since 2325 B.E. by expelling Burma and consolidating people who ran away into jungle during war periods, and people from Sipsongpanna and Shan State. He restored many royal traditions, reconstructed the city’s walls and monuments, and revived the religion, etc. Therefore the Lanna Kingdom had come into existence as a vassal state of Siam (Thailand) since then.

Today recommended Crafts/Handmade Products:

Gold plated blue topaz
pendant necklace,
'Lanna Sun'

- 'Gold plated blue topaz pendant necklace, 'Lanna Sun' ', from NOVICA*, 21k gold plated sterling silver handmade necklace of extraordinary elegance, blue topaz, the stone of truth and forgiveness, centers the original design with 2 gemstone carats.

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

Thai Fashion Purse-
Handmade in
Chiang Mai

- 'Thai Fashion Purse- Handmade in Chiang Mai', handmade beautiful and unique handbag from Chiang Mai Thailand, not available at stores or even unique import gift shops, strong, durable craftsmanship, all hand stitching and native materials, single clutch strap accentuated with gold string and beadwork, material is reinforced throughout the bag and the bottom, single wooden button closure at the top.

(To be continued)

Lanna Crafts IV

Lanna History (cont.):

The Lanna Kingdom history is continuing performed in this post with some wonderful Lanna Crafts to be shown.

Picture of Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple
in Chiang Mai province, Thailand.

Age of Lanna Kingdom under the regime of Burma (Myanmar) was during the period of 2101-2317 B.E.. Burmese King Bayinnaung had invaded and conquered the Lanna Kingdom from the north since 2101 B.E., until 2317 B.E. in the reign of Siamese (Thai) King Taksin the Great, the Lanna Kingdom was ruled under Siam or Thailand.

Among the above mentioned age under the Burmese Rules, Siamese King Naresuan the Great, and King Narai the Great in two different periods of time set the troops from Ayutthaya (the capital of Siam) to conquer Chiang Mai, the capital of Lanna Kingdom. Besides, there were some parts of time which Chiang Mai and its colonial cities were separated to be isolated states, because of the internal political problems of Burma from time to time.

Today recommended Crafts/Handmade Products:

Handmade Pendant & Necklace
wax cord & coconut shell
Chiang Mai in Thailand /
L.18-36 cm

- ‘Handmade Pendant & Necklace wax cord & coconut shell Chiang Mai in Thailand / L.18-36 cm’, impressive craft: coconut shell pendant with the wax cord necklace from Chiang Mai.

Thai Fashion Silk
Rope Handbags -
Handmade in
Chiang Mai

- ‘Thai Fashion Silk Rope Handbags - Handmade in Chiang Mai', handmade beautiful and unique handbag from Chiang Mai, Thailand (Not available at stores or even unique import gift shops.), strong, durable craftsmanship, all hand stitching and native materials, long string can be tucked inside the purse for use as a clutch, accentuated with Thai Silk mosaic artwork and a mesh section near the top, mesh material is reinforced throughout the bag and the bottom, zipper closure at the top seals bag completely.

(To be continued)