01.Ponpisai pottery
After several decades of absence, stoneware production in northeastern Thailand can once again be found in three villages within Nongkhai Province's Ponpisai District: Don Klang, Phon Bok, and Phon Ngern. The stoneware from these villages are produced by small groups of local craftsmen whose artistry and inspiration are rooted in food preservation techniques and climatic conditions.
02.Woods product
The production cycle begins with the preparation of clay extracted from their local vicinity. The clay is mixed carefully before being set on a manual rotating platform known as 'Plat' to form the shapes of the stoneware. The newly shaped creations are then placed into a kiln constructed with adobe blocks. This type of kiln allows parallel hot airflow and is able to maintain1200-1300C necessary for stoneware production. Firewood, grown for commercial applications,is used in the production process. Adobe blocks for constructing the kiln itself are made from riverbank clay available locally.
03.Clothing
The stoneware production in Ponpisai District is based on a long history of refinements. The molding and firing techniques are indigenous mastery and have been passed on from past generations through continual productions. The local economy and sustainability by-and-large rely on the craftsmen's ability to produce and market their products.