It is hand painted bone china and porcelain from Thailand. Benjarong items include full dinner sets, coffee sets, tea sets, figurines, containers, jewellery boxes, canisters and bowls.
Benjarong has a long history (six centuries) and has long been associated the Siam Royal Family. Originally only the Royal Family was allowed to own Benjarong, then the aristocracy was given access to it about one
hundred years ago.
The King of Thailand, King Rama IX (otherwise known as King Bhumibol) said at the start of his reign, some sixty years ago, that Benjarong should be available to all who could afford it.
The term "Benjarong" means "five colours". Traditionally the five colours were red, yellow, green, blue and white. Lately maroon and high purity (18 carat) gold have been included in the palette.
Designs over the centuries have increased in number, but many still include as their basic elements: the rose, the lotus flower, and emblems representing the Chakri and Supan dynasties in Thailand.
Benjarong is characterised by densely painted and delicately detailed designs with enamelled relief glaze, giving a wonderful texture with the background accentuated by gold.
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