Scenes from the Vessantara Jataka at Wat Khun Tra, Phetchaburi Province
Heritage of Phetchaburi’s Artisans Phetchaburi is renowned and acknowledged as one of the country’s top cities for artisans. This is because Petchaburi possesses preserved invaluable ancient artworks, and the wisdom of its artisan schools has been passed down from generation to generation to the present day. Artisanry in Phetchaburi flourished greatly during the late Ayutthaya […]
The Cultural Heritage of Phetchaburi Artisans
Phetchaburi: The City of Artisans This was an era where the local economy expanded under the influence following the Bowring Treaty. Hence, we saw a shift in patronage for Phetchaburi’s artisans from the royal court and provincial governors to local merchants and wealthy commoners. A large number of temples were renovated and newly constructed. The […]