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Khom Krabok
The shape of Khom Krabok is similar to a cylinder. The decorative patterns
used are mostly Soi Dok Mak. The bottom of the lantern is closed with hard paper
to put the Phang Prathit for Buddhist worships. This lantern comes in round and
square shape. The square form is sometimes called Khom Lo as it is similar to
the lantern hung with an ox cart giving light to merchants for travelling at night.
Khom Ngiao
This sophisticatedly beautiful lantern originated from Tai Yai people. In comparison
to other lanterns, it is more difficult to produce because of its complicated structure
like diamond.
Khom Dao
Shaped into a five pointed star, this lantern is mostly decorated with a sun
pattern. A small hole in the middle is made to place Phang Prathit to be lit for
Buddhist worships.
The beauty of Lanna lantern is composed by the fine decorative stencils,
fascinating angle of structure and the implicit values from faith and determination to
make the lantern for worshipping the Lord Buddha. Each of Lanna lanterns definitely
expresses the wisdom of Lanna craftsmen who can bring creativity to make this
beautify lanterns deserved to be the great offerings.
“Villages which are still the place
of lantern making and selling
include Ban Mueang Sat, Nong
Hoi sub-district, Mueang district,
Chiang Mai province. ”