Benjarong Garland and Jars Cross Stitch

Benjarong Garland and Jars Cross Stitch

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CrankyBird (2008-10-16)

H,
Since there was no description, I almost didn't download these. I normally don't care for this kind of pattern but these are wonderful.
They are absolutely gorgeous!
There are 2 pictures of a set of three jars with lids.
1 pic has a garland of jasmine and roses on top of 1 jar and in front of a second jar.
The background of the jars is as follows. The largest jar is blue, mid sized jar is rosey colored and the little jar is very pale blue + grey colored.
They all have a regular but intricate pattern on them.
Details follow:
Benjarong came to Thailand from the Ming Dynasty in China. In the early 1800's Benjarong was known as "Lai Nam Thong" and was made exclusively for the royal court.
Benjarong refers to this traditional form of hand painted Thai porcelain dinnerware and tableware. Benjarong came from two words, one Bali and one Sanskrit.
Panch = Five + Rang = Color
Often, more than 5 colors are used. 12 or 18 carat gold paint is usually gilded and incorporated as a background. The detail and beauty of Benjarong displays the incredible workmanship, artistry and detail in the hand crafted design. The cost of Benjarong reflects the length of time that it can take single artists or teams of skilled craftpersons to hand paint the pieces. Single brush strokes result in a reaised surface. The colors undergo 800 degree C. heat to set the colors. These pieces will sparkle forever.
Designed by: Saifhon Borisuthipandit
There are 2 color charted patterns.
Number of thread colors = 26
Stitch Count = 143 x 151
11" x 11.5" = 27 x 29 cm
Stitched on 14 count Aida
Number of thread colors = 21
Stitch Count = 98 x 104
7.5" x 8" = 18 x 20 cm
Stitched on 14 count Aida
I hope this convinces you to download and seed this pattern.

daleth50 (2009-06-24)

Thank you for all your wonderful shares. This one is really beautiful Daleth