Sunday, December 27, 2009

Thai Arts and Crafts

JM has no cathechism classes today because of the Christmas break, so we decided to have a family outing in Bangsaen, Ayutthaya. We visited a place called Bangsai Arts and Crafts Center which is under the patronage of the Queen of Thailand. The train above took us around the center grounds

The building above houses the exhibits and Thai arts and crafts are on sale here. Several buildings ("factories") where the arts and crafts are made can be found in the center grounds. Visitors are most welcomed to see how these are made.

JM poses at the center landmark.

The structure above is a sala, a Thai word which means a place to rest.

An example of a glass sculpture we saw at on display at one of the center's "factories".

Local inspired dolls on sale at the center. I bought a couple of pouch bags made of Thai silk for my two sisters and a coin key holder for my father as souvenirs.

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