Kra-chang Basic of Lai Thai Pattern : Ancient Art Work

Kra-Chang is one of Lai Thai which have a fabric like a Lotus or segment of sugar cane. Kra-Chang is the important because it used to assemble with other patterns, including Thai drama Suit or Thai ancient architecture. Kra-Chang Pattern have many name and many type,as Kra-Chang Fish-tooth, Kra-Chang Bai-Thet, Kra-Chang Taa-O^i etc.

You can start to practice this pattern by use this Table to draw.



Sample : Kra-Chang Turn up Lotus Pattern apply to used in anyway that you want.



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Sample Picture : Kra-Chang Taa-Oi used to apply with Flower Pattern



Sample Picture : Kra-Chang Bai-Thet used to apply with Flower Pattern

Kra-Chang Bai Thet : Basic of Lai Thai Art

Kra-Chang Bai Thet : Basic of Lai Thai Art
An enlarged pattern shows the well-arranged parthtions.
Comment: on the left, this is the primary shape which the artist used to guideline to develop it growing to the right side.

on the left, Sheath in the shape of Brahma's bow, on the right, Bamboo Sheath
These are architectural ornaments for covering the base of a pillar. They are Symbol of protection and dignity. Their forms are adapted from those of the Kra-chang Pa-tin-yan.

Fish Tooth Kra-Chang Lai Thai Art Basic

This indented pattern imitates the contours of lotus petals. Using these imitated petals as basic units, we can draw upon them other petals 3 or 5 times as big as the basic ones.

Kra-Chang is a decorative design used for edgings of shelves and along the base of pulpits. These are carved or chased in the shape of upright leaves or lotus petals.