A 700-Year-Old Tradition Celadon is one of the three types of ceramics which was available in Thailand. When King Ramkhamhaeng visited China, he was brought a sculptor from China and brought technology to develop during the Sawan-khalok period. Since the 13th century, about the middle of the 15th century, the ceramic industry has begun to spread to the north of Thailand. Especially Chiang Mai, celadon has been produced and is well known that celadon pottery is the best among the ceramics for over 700 years. Celadon is a pottery that uses high heat, coated with wood ash mixed with paddy soil, making the glaze look green like jade. It's a natural coating, not a chemical. There is special characteristics with a crack on the surface coating. Stone Green The word Celadon is derived from the two Sanskrit words “Sila”, stone, and “Dhara”, green. Historically, Celadon refers to the specific shade of jade green glaze, but currently Celadon glaze comes in many such shades, styles, and tones as light and dark gray, honey yellow, olive, turquoise, and umber. Features unique to medieval Thai interpretations of the Chinese green ceramics have emerged over time, such as the signature olive green hue (Kiew Kai Ga translates to crow’s egg green) and grain ivory stripes. Motifs that also appear unique to Sangkhalok are particular patterns such as fish (specifically the Black Shark-minnow), flowers, wheels, for bowls and dishes. Each piece is unique, with slight variations in color and pattern due to the handmade process. The result is a stunning, durable piece of art that is both functional and beautiful. The Sangkhalok Process The process of creating Thai celadon ceramics is a time-honored tradition that involves skilled artisans who use their hands to shape and mold the clay into beautiful, functional pieces. First, the clay is mixed with water and left to dry, then it is shaped on a potter's wheel or by hand. Our Celadon is then typically fired at around 1200 degrees °C (2300°F). The jade-green color and crackling characteristic to Celadon’s ceramic glaze occurs due to a combination of this firing process and the presence of trace iron particles, thus creating an intricate and delicate pattern that adds depth and interest to the piece.