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Ban Thung Luang

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Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 16.00

Ban Thung Luang It is a village in Thung Luang Subdistrict, Khiri Mat District, Sukhothai Province, about 17 kilometers from Sukhothai City. It is a famous pottery production area in Sukhothai Province.

The villagers of Thung Luang hold pottery making as their main occupation. With more than 200 households producing, almost every household produces pottery under the basement of the house. using the production process inherited from ancestors by bringing the soil dug from the paddy fields of the village using the production process inherited from ancestors.

By bringing the soil dug from the rice fields around the village Soak in water for 1 day and 1 night, then mix with sand in a ratio of 2:1, then knead with a machine. (In the past, using a foot stomping method) and then used to mold, which together 4 methods are forging, forming with a dial. Slip water casting and hand molding Then used to write a stencil. When finished, put it in the kiln for about 4 hours and leave it for another 1-2 days.

The time it takes will vary depending on the type of product. The kilns used are either a kiln which is traditionally used by the villagers or a tunnel kiln that has been developed to a certain extent. and gas stove.

Category: Suburban Living