Ceramic candlesticks, 'Tall' (pair) Home Decor Candles Lighting Candleholders 
Kittikorn draws his inspiration from the Sawankaloke style
to fashion this pair of tall ceramic candlesticks into small
minarets. A town in central Thailand, Sawankaloke has been revered
for its unique pottery since the 12th Century. Leafy white
motifs smartly represent the flora of the region, given life
by the jet-black background. The antique patina was rendered with
special techniques not revealed by the artisan. These candlesticks make
a lovely enhancement to any table setting. Says Kittikorn:
"Nowadays it takes me two weeks to complete a single
piece. I firstly pound and sift my clay and mix
it with water. Next I let it dry after having
kneaded it several times. I prepare the clay solution so
as to liquify it and I pour it into a
little mold. When solidified I carve and incise it and
let it dry completely. After having finely polished it, I
check for defects and fire it in my kiln at
a temperature of 850 Celsius for about five hours. Then
I draw and paint the design and dip the piece
into a solution of feldspar and longan wood ashes dissolved
in water. When dry, I fire it again at a
temperature of 1250 Celsius for eight to ten hours."
Price: $69.95 |
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