The ancient art of making celadon ware is being practiced again in Thailand. Celadon was developed by Chinese potters more than 2,000 years ago, and a celedon-type stoneware was being made in Thailand as early as the 14th century. The production of the high-fired celadon was a costly and complex process, and in time the art of making it died out in the imperial courts in China and in Thailand where it had flourished. The revival began in 1959 when Maxine North of Salem, Oregon and a partner bought out a financially troubled pottery in the Thailand city of Chiang Mai. After several years of experiments, a way was found to reproduce the greenish woodash glazes that distinguish celadon. Now the Thai Celadon Co. produces about 350 different items - vases, lamp bases, figurine and five dinnerware lines. About 100 people work at the pottery and the wares are exported around the world. --- Right: Celadon ware was spread out to dry before firing. The firing process takes several days. --- (Thailand - Industry & Occupations)
Photo measures 10 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 06-19-1984.
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