Dan Kwian Pottery Village

Dan Kwian, a subdistrict of Chok Chai District, has a long pottery history that local accounts trace back to around the late Ayutthaya period. Situated on a key trade route between Korat and Cambodia, the people of Dan Kwian originally engaged in farming and cultivation along the Mun River. Over time, according to local tradition, they took up pottery-making — said to have been learned from the Kha people of the Mekong basin — initially creating household utensils before progressing to home decor and garden ornaments. Eventually, these products evolved into export goods. Dan Kwian clay is distinct for its reddish-black colour, known as the “Samrit colour ” , achieved through specific firing techniques. However, Dan Kwian pottery has become increasingly rare due to changing preferences among the younger generation and diminishing natural resources. As a result, white clay products are now more commonly seen in the market.

Visitor Information

• Entry Fee: Free (Thai nationals: Free)

• Opening Hours: Daily 08:30-18:00

• Contact: 0 4433 8105

• Website: www.denwiancity.go.th

Getting There

Dan Kwian Pottery Village is located at Mu 7. View on Google Maps.

Tips for Visitors

• Buy handicrafts directly from the artisans to support the community.

• A local guide helps bridge the language and cultural gap.

• Watch the potters shaping and firing their wares, but ask before photographing inside the workshops.

• There is no entry fee — you pay only for the pottery you buy, and shops can arrange shipping for larger pieces.