Aranyik Knife Handicraft Village

Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Aranyik Knife Handicraft Village History: Ban Ton Pho, Ban Phai Nong is a village where many people live. Located at Village No. 6 and 7, Tha Chang Subdistrict, Nakhon Luang District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Both villages are famously known all over the world. Because it is one of the country's largest knife-producing sources that have been doing solidly for almost two hundred years.

 

Ethnic group Ton Pho villagers and Phai Nong villagers The settlers of Vientiane, Laos, had come to live in Thailand around the beginning of Rattanakosin. Most of the Vientiane people are technicians. There are goldsmiths and blacksmiths, that is, whoever is strong can forge steel. Whoever is weak has the resolution to hit gold. Clothing to decorate the body. Livelihood. In those days, both occupations had been steadily working together.

 

Later, in about 1822 B.E. The goldsmith career has ceased to decay. There is only one type of knives left. Villagers therefore took the profession of knifemaking as their main occupation. Did not engage in other occupations at all. Observations that are evidence that this group of Vientiane people are goldsmiths. If we take the soil from this community into the water, we will find gold scraps and gold filings everywhere.

 

Settlement background The reason why this group of Vientiane people came to live in Thailand will be forcibly forcibly brought in the reign of the Chao Phraya Mahakasat during the time of troops to attack Vientiane, or will it be the immigration itself? There is no clear evidence, but there is documented evidence that he entered with Mr. Tao as the leader. (Later in the reign of King Rama V was given the title of "Khun Nara Borirak") has traveled to find this landscape. It is suitable for occupation. It was originally a thick bamboo grove, with swamps and the Pa Sak River flowing through it.

 

In those days, there were no roads like today. Must rely on water as an important factor in transportation, especially Bamboo is a very important material for blacksmiths. Because bamboo is useful in itself for a long time, such as the use of charcoal to burn iron. Because bamboo charcoal produces a higher heat than other types of wood, the trunk is used to make houses, dwellings, make piles, hammer handles and knife handles. which a blacksmith must use regularly.

 

Therefore, it is seen that this landscape is a breadbasket, a source of abundant resources, and therefore unites to settle down. and had a meeting to discuss and naming their houses "Ban Phai Nong" to be suitable for the terrain before that For Ban Ton Pho An old man said When we arrived at this location, there was a big Bodhi tree in the middle of the village, so it was named. "Ban Ton Pho" When the time passed, the country prospered and the condition of the village changed. The densely growing bamboo grove was swept into a field. The swamp was completely shallow.

 

Community Honors In the reign of King Rama III, the land of King Nangklao Chao Yu Hua Around 1826 Prince Anuwong of Vientiane came to offer his cremation. His Majesty King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai has asked the people of Vientiane to return to the country But this group of Vientiane residents refused to go back under the umbrella of Phothisamphan. because He gave me peace and tranquility His people have always prospered in succession. The reputation for forging knives was spread throughout the world. Villagers therefore have a stable position. having a well-being With His Majesty's grace overflowing.

 

The reign of King Rama V, the land of King Chulalongkorn He knew that Ban Ton Bodhi Ban Phai Nong is a village of hit mead. His Highness, along with the Royal Family, saw the knife strike of this group of Vientiane people. therefore planted a tabernacle that sat in honor and enlisted villagers to strike a knife for him to see His Highness was very interested and pleased with His Majesty's heart.

 

In the present reign His Majesty the King made a personal visit. His Highness saw the making of Aranyik knives. In November 1976 and in 1988 Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Her Royal Highness led the students of Phra Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy came to see the knife strike and in 1994, Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya His Highness also brought his family on a field trip to study knifemaking at this community.

 

Origin of the word Aranyik knife In the past, there was a market, shops and gambling houses at Ban Aranyik, Pak Tha Sub-district, Tha Ruea District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. which is not far from Ton Pho Village and Phai Nong Village. The distance is about 3 kilometers. There are many people bringing products to trade and exchange in that era. Villagers also bring knives to sell. When people who buy and use see that the quality is good, they tell each other that quality knives must have Aranyik. So I called in my mouth to buy knives and had to go to Aranyik. Actually, it's done at Ton Pho Village. Phai Nong Village and other villages which is the origin of the word "Aranyik knife".

 

General characteristics of Aranyik knife products There are 4 families, including agricultural knives. Household knife weapon family knives and other family knives Each family can be further classified into 12 different applications, each of which comprises many different types of knives, varying in size and material differences in the manufacture of parts and components. According to the study, there were 274 species.

 

Traditions and culture There are traditions and cultures that have been carried on and passed down since the ancestor's time, such as Makha Bucha ceremony, Visakha Bucha ceremony, Buddhist Lent merit, Kathin merit, flower offering merit, Songkran merit, lottery merit, Buddhist Lent merit, Mahachat merit, etc., which can be considered as tradition and the culture of general Thai people who practice regularly.

 

But there is still one tradition that is indispensable to the impressive traditions of the community. And it is considered a very important tradition, namely, Wai Kru or Wai Kru Worshiping Tao. This is usually done in every village. when making merit New Year and Songkran The adults will meet to discuss the date of Wai Kru. Most of the day of the sixth month falls on Thursday. After a good discussion, every house will begin to repair tools and equipment a day or two before the deadline and clean the tools. to put it in the proper place.

 

Iron kilns must be rebuilt. and prepare a complete sacrifice to pay homage to the teacher There are offerings to the Buddha decorated in five bowls. At the dawn of Thursday He will bring sacrifices and sweet savory food as an offering to worship the land, mother earth.

 

The sacrifices that have been prepared must be placed on the tool. and arranged a chanting ceremony to invite the gods to be auspicious and the elders in that house will call their children to worship and worship Asking for a sacred blessing that is auspicious for everyone For that day, every house will welcome everyone who visits. This community still maintains this tradition. It is a good tradition on that day, he is considered auspicious. Unlucky things will never happen.

 

Travel Currently, traveling is very convenient. There is a car running to the village by having to travel. into Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province There will be a bus that stops at Chao Phrom Market. You will see a sign in front of the car that says "Ayutthaya to the pier". The car will leave the city on the Asian road. (National Highway No. 32).

 

Turn left onto Asia Road towards Nakhon Sawan Province. 100 meters past the Somdej Phra Sangkharat Hospital Turn left under the bridge that will cross the Pa Sak River. Enter the road, Nakhon Luang District. Along the way there are signs indicating the location of the community. both periodic or if you want to travel by water Must be on a boat in the province in front of Chan Kasem Palace back up along the Pa Sak River through a light explosives factory.