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Definition
Kranok pattern is the most important basic pattern in Thai painting which has a base from a right triangle and might have one or more, and often face to the same side but has different sizes and proportion. By the Thai dictionary version Royal Institute B.E.2525, Kranok means one type of pattern and also means gold. Lai means pattern and in Sanskrit language, Kra-nok means thorns.

History
The origin of Lai Thai (Thai pattern)

Thai pattern was inspired by nature; for example:


 * Lotus
 * Jasmine
 * Java Cassia
 * Sea Iceland Cotton
 * Paco Fern
 * Vine
 * Bamboo stick
 * Flame
 * Etc.

The origin of Lai Kranok
There are many types of Lai Kranok. The prototype of Lai Kranok is from the character of flame. Kranok Sam-Tua is the motif of other Kranok.

In the past, the ancient master prescribed another name which Kra-nok, which means birds and woods (Dong Nok Dong Mai) which they were created from the nature. It can be spelled “Kor-Nok” but degenerate “O” vowel. Later on, the next generation called it “Kra-Nok.”

Theory
To study Thai art, students should practice by following the chapter or the procedure which was created by the ancient masters by starting from the group of Kranok pattern because Kranok or other patterns such as building, utensils, painting of characters in literary; monk, monkey, princess, giant and etc. to draw the eyebrow, mouth, ear, beard and any ornaments. From the origin of Thai pattern, the sacred lotus is the origin of Kranok Sam-Tua, so before drawing, we should know the components of Kranok which is very important e.g. drawing the notch and the apex of Kranok. The notch

The notch or what is called bezel by the ancient master. The notch divides the distance of line around Kranok equally. To draw the notch, there are two ways:

1.The notch in The notch in has a character similar to the petal of the lotus bud. The petal line is bended into the flower. To bring the lotus petal to draw as the notch, you have to separately draw the end of the notch far from each other. The distance of the depth is about a half of the notch.

2.The notch out The notch out has a character similar to the petal of the lotus bloom. The petal line is bended from the flower. To bring the lotus petal to draw as the notch, you have to separately draw the end of the notch far from each other. The distance of the depth is about a half of the notch. The notch out is same with the notch in, but on the opposite side. The apex of Kranok The apex of Kranok is the most important. If Kranok body has the perfect proportion but the apex is too strong, the Kranok will not be beautiful. The exemplar and inspiration of Kranok pattern is the flame. To draw the apex, you have to draw flutter and blend like a flame or a tail of eel.

Purpose
The purpose of Thai pattern is to use in the religious institution and the monarchy. The pattern is brought to decorate the buildings and utensils e.g. church, pavilion, palace, clothes, and ornaments including the Thai acting such as make up of the characters and to decorate the scenes.

Type of Kranok pattern
These are the main types of Kranok pattern:


 * Kranok Pleaw
 * Kranok Bai-thes
 * Kranok Pak-Khud
 * Kranok Nari
 * Kranok Hang-Hong
 * Kranok Lai-Nak