Welcome to Corner View for this week.
Thanks again to Jane for such an awesome idea. Really – this is such a cool way to travel the world.
So this weeks theme is: “A Typical Souvenir” from your corner, inspired by Epe.
This was difficult. So very difficult because Thailand is such a Tourist destination and well there is just so much offered as “typical” souvenirs.
Although I live here as an expat I consider myself a tourist. I get all wide eyed and excited when I visit the craft markets, or the side streets and all those touristy places that tourists head too.
I have many pictures of beautiful stuff one would buy as souvenirs but I have only chosen those as “typical”.
Things that when you see them will be evidence that you’ve been to Thailand.
elephants – notice their not white!!
Bencharong – Five colored porcelain. These come in many different sizes and colors.
Monks (although I think these are specific to Burma- the color). They crossed the border!
Buddha's palm and hanuman masks
a reclining Buddha
And even more Buddha’s and Monks. Different styles and poses.
So there you have it. A few typical souvenirs from the Land of Smiles.
Happy travelling as you visit other Corner View bloggers. Updated list of links is at Jane’s sidebar.
29 comments:
May I ask Mary Poppins to bring me at your place? ;-)
What beautiful items. I love them all. But the elephants are my favortie :)
I love the porcelain, I didn't know there was a typical five colored one!
Beautiful stuff. I love the porcelain. I enjoyed your lesson of elephants from yesterday too.
I feel like I've been to Thailand just from visiting your post.
Thanks for all the beautiful and inspiring souvenirs, sure to make any traveller smile:-)
You have some great craftspeople in Thailand. I especially like Thai silk.
A lot of beautiful souvenirs !!! I'ld particularly like to have a little colored elephant !!!
I would soon become a collector of elephants! The porcelain is beautiful too .... such beautifully crafted things!
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OOOH I don't have any elephants like those! Guess I will have to stop in Thailand on my way to Cambodia this summer.
I love all these souvenirs - so colourful!
The elephants are so darling!
Oh, the detail in all these are amazing! So beautiful! Especially love the Bencharong!
Happy Day!
it't true they're all beautiful but I do love the elephants best. thanks for sharing your cornerview!
the porcelain. so. pretty. great view!
can you believe I didn't take any of those back with me?
I took home many smiles, though, many smiles :)
wonderful souvenirs! thanks kari! un beso muy gordo!
beutiful, i would ove to visit and bring back nice memories and souvenirs!
Gorgeous souvenirs, I love those elephants!
great selection!
Ooh, your souvenirs are all so pretty! I love them!
Aaaahhhrrrgg...I envy you so much, beautiful beautiful things. You lucky women. Five colored porcelain in many different sizes and colors?? Bring it on!! Great post, thank you.
And yes, I noticed it immediately, the elephants aren't white ;-)
Great souvenirs! I love the porcelain and the Buddha's palm!
dear kari i'm in love with buddhas and monks (but haven't anyones at home)....and it's funny i just thought about travelling to thailand in february. during wintertime it's so cold and grey here in switzerland. and i'm looking for sun, and a children friendly place, and a beach...the only problem is, that the flight costs a lot..difficult. i've to think about it. would be wonderful to travel to your country. happy day to you*
What wonderful souvenirs! I love them all!!
aw those elephant are very cute and look hand painted...love em! THX for stopping by :) I love comments too!
A lot of treasures - it's wonderful !
Those elephants would go directly with me. Love the colors!
Enjoy your weekend!
hi Kari,
i have never been in Thailand,
but everyone that i know, who has, love it!
i have photos from there and some souvenirs too!
Monks and Buddhas- of course!
thanks, a lovable post!
what treasures! how colorful!
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