Handmade Reclining Turquoise Elephant Ceramic Tealight Holder (Thailand)

Kneeling, a proud elephant lifts his trunk in greeting. Duangkamol depicts the reclining pachyderm in a ceramic tea light holder in turquoise and brown, creating an antiqued illusion. A symbol of old Siam, the elephant is much respected in modern Thailand.

Product Features: 

• Dimension: 4" H x 6" W x 3" D
• Weight:  Weight:  
• Color: Blue
• Material: Ceramic
• Surface may become warm or hot during use; place on a protected surface
• Candle(s) included
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Made In Thailand

Story Behind the art:
My name is Duangkamol Srisukri, born in Bangkok in 1957. I have an elder brother and an elder sister. My parents were part of the first group of doctors who were assigned to work in Chiang Mai at Suan Dok Hospital, the biggest government hospital in Chiang Mai and in Northern Thailand. My father was a pediatrician and my mother was a forensic doctor. When my father was working as Dean of the Pediatric Faculty at Chiang Mai University, he got together with his good friends, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Walker, and founded a ceramic workshop out of their shared passion in Celadon and stoneware.  Most of my works are both Thai and Chinese reproductions like vases, ginger jars, and figurines. My intention is to maintain the ancient art of making Celadon and stoneware so that our future generations can enjoy these pieces. Together with other artists, we have created beautiful handcrafted pieces with ornate incisions and bas relief.  In the past, the majority of my clients have been elder generations who liked only replica pieces like vases or lidded containers fully incised or in bas relief. Nowadays, most of our clients' age range goes from 17 to 80 years old, with a variety of preferences that go from traditional to modernistic styles. Therefore, I have been concentrating on both traditional and modern pieces.  I have always loved to draw, which is why I started working at my parents' workshop. As time passed, I learned the full process from my hands-on experience. Mr. Walker, one of my parents' best friends, taught me the recipe for the wood ash glaze. I have also learned other glaze recipes from many ceramic experts in order to add more color options to our products. I must say that working with glazes is one of my favorite forms of art.  I never feel tired of working in Celadon ceramics, which I have been doing since 1980.  My intention is to do my best when making beautiful art pieces for clients to enjoy. Once details have been fully collected, a master piece is created. After many trials, a master piece is completed and tested. Finding time to sharpen my skills is probably one of the most difficult tasks to put on my agenda. I am at the factory six days a week. I would like to have more time to refresh my mind and skills.  My favorite animal is the cat. I think cats are very interesting and charming. I have worked on several figurines and even some dinnerware in the shape of cats. Even at the kilns, I have some cats around to keep me company.  I have not taught my craft to the public.

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