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Celadon is one kind of three main types of ceramics in Thailand. Although fairly primitive ceramics products had been locally produced, imported chinese technology did not take root until the 13th century. Since then, ceramics continued to develop until today. Celadon production has also developed from its early beginnings 700 years ago to its present position as one of three types of ceramics in Thailand.
The name Celadon
derives from two Sanskrit words : 'Sila', which means stone, and 'Dhara',
which means green. Therefore, celadon means green stone.
It is named Celadon because of its totally unique glaze. Emerald Celadon is not only thick and strong but also delicately cracked under its glaze.
The cracks are
caused by a difference in the coefficient of contraction between the body
of the celadon product and the glaze when the product is cooling. Its crackle
creates its unique beauty and value.
In the same time, a pottery of higher quality was gradually produced at Sawankalok. The green beautiful glaze on the pottery named Celadon became very popular.
Around the middle
of the 15th century, ceramics industries started in various parts of Northern
Thailand, especially in ChiangMai - where Celadon has grown and become
the best known among the other types of ceramics.
But because of its attractiveness and solidity, celadon is used both for home decoration and everyday use.
Celadon dinner set is extremely appreciated. Not only for its beauty, but also for the health safety. No chemical is used for the production. Cooking and serving with celadon is recommended even in microwave oven.