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Phum Khao Bin Pattern
The ''phum khao bin'' or ''poom khao bin'' pattern () is a design which reflects Thai culture because this pattern appears in Thai architecture early as Sukhothai period. According to The Royal Institute Dictionary in 1982, the definition of Poom Khao Bin refers to a pattern of lines look like Poom Khao Bin shape. The word Poom Khao Bin is derived from two Thai words. Poom refers to bush, while Khao Bin refers to a bowl with a high saucer and sharp tip similar to lotus shape. This pattern basically shows the repetition of the kite, but the detail of the pattern will be different up to the type. Origin In the past, Thai people used 'Khao Bin' to offer rice to the monks, and from this culture Poom Khao Bin pattern is be like the symbol of prosperity because the idea that people whose lived well and happy would bring food to the monk until the rice pile up from the alms bowl. Nowadays, this bowl with rice point tips is rarely used for offering to the monks because most of them do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bowl Carried By A Buddhist Priest
A bowl is a typically round dish or container generally used for preparing, serving, storing, or consuming food. The interior of a bowl is characteristically shaped like a spherical cap, with the edges and the bottom, forming a seamless curve. This makes bowls especially suited for holding liquids and loose food, as the contents of the bowl are naturally concentrated in its center by the force of gravity. The exterior of a bowl is most often round, but can be of any shape, including rectangular. The size of bowls varies from small bowls used to hold a single serving of food to large bowls, such as punch bowls or salad bowls, that are often used to hold or store more than one portion of food. There is some overlap between bowls, cups, and plates. Very small bowls, such as the tea bowl, are often called cups, while plates with especially deep wells are often called bowls. In many cultures, bowls are the most common kind of vessel used for serving and eating food. Historically, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
