The history of Benjarong is fascinating spanning two countries China
and Thailand and involves marriage!
Benjarong Village is a fun filled activity
that lets you engage with the authentic craft of the land.
At that time, it is understood that Benjarong porcelain was made only for the Emperor of China's use.
At that time, it is understood that Benjarong Porcelain was being made only for the emperor of China.
Nowadays, Benjarong is available to all who have the means to purchase
it because of King Rama IX's permission.”.
Although Benjarong was invented in Xuande Emperor,
it started to be popular in the reign of Chenghua Emperor(1464-1487 A.D.).
However, Benjarong was then supplied from China to the king of
Siam for several generations(i.e. King Prasat Thong reigned 1629-1656).
In China, Benjarong will have three or more colors but in Thailand, Benjarong usually has five or more colors.
About 600 years ago, a princess from China was married into
the Siam dynasty(now Thailand) and she brought Benjarong with her.