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Some of the Thai Raman people originally migrated from “Ban Armaan,” Malamaeng City (Burma). Finely Designed Pottery As artifacts and household utensils, pottery has been in existence for ages. The pottery is not only designated in its utility and aesthetic beauty, but also reflects local wisdom and technological evolution that people in community has invented and passed on from one to another generation. Pottery making is what most Mons in Pak Kret have done to earn a living. The pottery produced here is well-known for its uniqueness, especially in pots with fine patterns, which finally become a symbol of Nonthaburi province. Some of the Thai Raman people originally migrated from “Ban Armaan,” Malamaeng City (Burma). “Ban Armaan” means the village of potters or sculptors. Even though they move to other countries or leave their homeland, they have retained with them the cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge. Thai Raman people create excellent craftwork that expresses their adherence to traditional values and culture. In addition, the soil of Pak Kret is highly accepted as one with the finest quality. It is not surprising that once great materials meet with skillful craftsmanship, a perfect creation of artistic pieces begin to take shape. Pottery can be divided into two categories. First, simply-designed potteries are found in daily life or used as every objects such as, jars, pots, clay basins, flower pots, and clay mortars. Next, potteries with sophisticated design are only made for special occasions, for example to be presented as a gift or an offering to monks. It takes a long period of time for a potter to create such an exquisite piece of art. Potteries were initially used as a commonplace utensil or kitchenware that could be found in every household. Later, Pottery has become a commercialized industry with renowned reputation. Pot making is considered a successful career. In pottery making, a mangrove tree, a kind of plant growing in a muddy forest at a seaside area, such as Samutsakorn, or Samutsongkarm, is used as firewood or fuel. It is stated that whenever Thai Raman sellers go selling their pottery at seaside areas, they always buy the firewood. Even though the method of pottery making has been changed over times, the craftsmanship and expertise that has been transferred from their ancestors over generations are engraved on every piece of their work. 97