The forgotten forge
A rich, long tradition of folk craftsmanship is nearing its end
- Published: 15 May 2012 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Life
Like the circle of life, which has a beginning and an end, the life of stone-finished bowls also known as khan long hin in the Ban Bu community is approaching its last breath.
Workers heat sheet metal prior to forging.
"It is sad to know that this Ayutthaya heritage will likely end in my generation," said Metta "Sangsajja" Salanon, manager of Jiam Sangsajja stone-finished bowl factory, the only remaining khan long hin maker in the capital.
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