Nonthaburi province has been regarded as an important pottery production center from the Ayutthaya period until the present. There are two pottery-making sites that are considered to be local wisdom of the province: one is at Ko Kret in Pakkret district; the other is at Bang Tanaosi (Suan Yai village, Mueang district). This location employs a method of making pottery from a type of ordinary soil baked at a higher temperature. The strong, unglazed pottery of this region showcases the local wisdom of the Mon people, who are known in Thailand and beyond as makers of beautifully designed, high-quality pottery whose shape and design are unique to the Pakkret district. These works show the local communities’ heritage in the crafting of beautiful ornamentation, and their preservation of the particular traditional pottery production method passed down through generations.
From this unique local artistic heritage, Nonthaburi province selected an exquisitely decorated clay pot to be the official symbol of the province, recognizing the province’s position as a famous place for pottery-making in Thailand.