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Jukkit Suksawa is a Thai artist who has been creating traditional mother-of-pearl inlay for the past 30 years. He is determined to keep this 14th-century ancient tradition alive by doing every step the traditional way. His pieces feature Thai motifs like the lotus flower.
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Thai Artist Carves Snail Shells Into Ancient Art That Costs Thousands | Still Standing

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@yukiwyngaard2202 2 года назад

Only $2000 ??? After all that painstaking work? And I often see these so called modern paintings going for thousands of dollars . Crazy. THIS man deserves fortunes. His art is SO BEAUTIFUL.

@LaiYou Год назад

This is real art , the "modern paintings " you mantion are offen use to escape tax for rich , they don't care what it is

@MrDeanfoster Год назад

@@LaiYou sadly true

@sheepketchup9059 Год назад

Y'all be elitist as hell

@Schrauberella Год назад

@@LaiYou New pinnacle of rich bullsh*t: NFT

@pamelagoodhue4077 Год назад

I definitely agree. Stunning and beautiful is his work! Thank him for showing us.

@genesisanimations8877 2 года назад

You can tell he truly loves his craft when he said "my work is conserving it, money is just a reward."

@DanielleCapichano 2 года назад

There's something truly and genuinely magical about what that man is doing, and I hope his nephew and anyone else willing to learn carries on this ancient tradition craft. ♥️

@allthosewhowonderarenotlos1631 2 года назад

It's so beautiful that I want to learn it.

@HiThisIsMine 2 года назад

It takes a MONTH to finish a plate.. a table 6-12 months and only sells for a couple grand.. totally not worth it financially.

@kitsuksawat4043 2 года назад

🙏🙏🙏

@lysedeslune 2 года назад

@@HiThisIsMine Ah short term profit. Typical unintelligent answer of the uber capitalist : The world is in chaos and people are in disarray because of people like him. Monsanto/Bayer, DuPont, thanks for the dangerous chemical pollution that has brought cancer, infertility and a big rise in neurodegenerative diseases to us. But they make MONEY!!! SHORT TERM PROFIT : May these poisonous people disappear soon.

@lysedeslune 2 года назад

@Danielle I also hope so; Furthermore if there were more people like Master Artisan Suksawat, the world would be a truly BETTER place to live. 🌞

@jennylawson1980 2 года назад

Everything about the ancient skills is magical, everything an artisan creates is a part of him or herself. It’s sad that not more young ones want to learn the ancient skills and so many of the ancient art forms are fading away 😢

@jamie-ox8sg 2 года назад

Even the power tools and modern saw blades

@alaysiadennis9420 Год назад

There’s a huge interest from young people in art especially crafts like this! However, big corporations are making it more and more impossible for young people to live their lives doing these things. It’s just no longer feasible. 😢

@raynechantel2738 Год назад

@@alaysiadennis9420 I think this is an excuse to not do this art form. If you truly loved it you would do it. Don't blame big corporations - create your own life and make a name for yourself - will it be easy - no, but nothing worth doing/having is.

@mrapple2544 Год назад

@@raynechantel2738 Sorry pal, but nobody will follow a passion that will lead to starvation in a cold and worn down house. Back then you could make a living off being an artisan, nowdays in the time you make something some bussinesman has already made hundreds of it and 3 times cheaper.

@Changelingheart Год назад

@@raynechantel2738 ...I think you are wrong. Very few people have the money(or even the time) to support themselves as they develop an art. It would be nice if wealthy people and corporations paid for the education and skill and materials as they learn an artisan trade.

@RayZoR1987 2 года назад

The design he's shown working on, was already labor-intensive to begin with. Then the intensity snowballed, and I was totally mindblown at 06:53.. Jeez how many months did that table take? No wonder it sells for $2000+...Excellent work by an extraordinary and humble human being. Kudos to the Still Standing team for bringing such artisans into the limelight! Keep it up!

@SuperDaveP270 2 года назад

I would have thought it would be five times that price!!

@dont-want-no-wrench 2 года назад

@@SuperDaveP270 it will be by the time it is sold in the west by a 'decorator'

@K3Flyguy 2 года назад

All shell based mother of pearl is toxic. The dust is very similar to asbestos fiber. I have worked extensively with it for years as a semiprecious gemstone in the lapidary/jewelery industry. It should always be kept wet and worked with in a negative pressure exhaust work area to protect the worker. All that said, this man is a National Treasure for his country, absolutely outstanding work and I'm glad he has been able to mentor his nephew in the art! Excellent video, well worth my time to watch!

@isidoreaerys8745 6 месяцев назад

Yes it has to do with the way the material responds to the grinding process. Splintering into tiny sharp corkscrews which can embed themselves in the lung tissue. Incredibly dangerous. But no reason to be fearful of the beautiful finished products.

@jannetteberends8730 Год назад

A friendly old man with a friendly cat and two friendly dogs. It was a pleasure to watch those four.

@kitsuksawat4043 Год назад

four dogs and two cats 😁😁😁

@organic2501chemistry 2 года назад

Koreans mostly use abalone shells and call it Jagae. I think it’s one of the most visually stunning materials nature provides. My grandparents had jagae cabinet they stored the comforters in, and it reminds me of childhood and family. These lacquered furtitures are not only beautiful, they’re sturdy and last long. It’s one of those things you pass on to the next generations.

@cassandralyris4918 2 года назад

I love mother of pearl art. I hope the craft never truly dies!

@dokilsaram6949 2 года назад

It won't die. Its very common in korea. We do it for thousand of years already.

@___InvalidUsername 2 года назад

Thank you for finally crediting and linking the artist in the video in the description. Please always do this. It's very important.

@GentleFD25 2 года назад

How stunning, thank you for sharing this!! My only gripe is why do the larger pieces sell for only $2000?? Honestly expected $5000 minimum, such a beautiful craft, these artists need to be paid more!!

@drewt1717 2 года назад

Anyone paying 2k for a table like that might as well be stealing it. Even 5k for a year's work seems horribly undervalued.

@GentleFD25 2 года назад

@@drewt1717 exactly, exactly!!

@Theerawee_Thongkham 9 месяцев назад

$2,000 is equal ฿700,000. that’s a lot. Compared to the foods that you can buy. For cheapest dinner foods but it’s can full you stomach likes noodle it’s just cost 30-70 bath it’s just only $1! . I live in this country and I known it’s looks cheaper than it should be. But is really hard and expensive price for Thai but anything can do for up price for him if he want customer to buy his art. 😢😢😢 sorry but it’s impossible in this country

@panomdhepaeurfeur5033 2 месяца назад

@@Theerawee_ThongkhamIt's 2K! Not 20K, How can it be 700,000 Baht 😅😅😅

@benn9505 2 года назад

My wife preserves a fascinating and stunning Chinese craft with a rich history - traditional Chinese filigree. It is also labour-intensive and young people have abandoned it in the modern age. However, she has recently become popular in London. She is part of a lineage that spans dynasties and devotes her life to keeping the flame lit. @Business Insider - if you're looking for more stories like this, reply to this comment. Great content by the way!

@belleepoque3919 Год назад

Jukkit Suksawa is a Thai artist not chinese

@belleepoque3919 Год назад

@@sharm999 i dont care , he and you can must respect this artist ,nobody cares the chinese craft

@xienzaike4828 Год назад

@@belleepoque3919 broooo- you don’t mean that seriously!?

@benn9505 Год назад

@@belleepoque3919 Yes - but my wife is Chinese😂

@solcarnaju2834 Год назад

@@belleepoque3919 bro take it easy, nobody here is atacking you or disrespecting this man's work

@FinancialShinanigan 2 года назад

Love how the Thai language sounds crazy calm and peaceful

@Pls_dont_eat_macat 2 года назад

His voice is even sounds calm and peaceful for thais

@0296กันดิศเวทวิทู 2 года назад

@@Pls_dont_eat_macat "His voice is even sounds calm and peaceful for thais" He is Ayutthaya accent, Definitely!!!

@iaminvisible8899 2 года назад

@@Punk-Pikachu hi there just wanted to say sometimes somepeople can be loud and different from others!! And the thai language is very beautiful language itself like every other language 🙂 kobe khun kaa 🙏😊

@thatxonexguy5438 2 года назад

It sounds ugly. Can't stand it, had to mute the video.

@TheKaMeLRo 2 года назад

@@Punk-Pikachu I can imagine that type of Thai girl who love being with foreigner, she is probably uneducated and came from poor rural area, they always yelling.

@simontinisensarma9399 2 года назад

It's incredible, unlike anything I've seen ever! He's truly gifted and i wish many more follow his footsteps to keep this exquisite art alive!

@miriguwa1958 2 года назад

It's a honour to watch a master at work. I hope this craft will be carried forward by one of family members.

@zeph5800 2 года назад

I love Thai art so much, it's so complex, detailed and beautiful

@YouCanIwill 2 года назад

I would gladly uproot my life, and relocate, just to be this mans disciple. This art should be continued forever!

@Eiya_Playz2234 Год назад

This man keeps my country’s traditions alive,and I hope to do the same in the future.

@oneforallah 11 месяцев назад

yes go girl !

@Robert-xp4ii 2 года назад

I deeply appreciate phenomenal work like this. It would be an honor to own one of his amazing works of art.

@kitsuksawat4043 2 года назад

🙏🙏🙏🙏

@psychoblack1411 2 года назад

would be cool to own a fully traditional one for sure, not one of these tho ....that's tradition just thrown out the window, using a machine to make them :(

@Shilpa.Slava_Ukraini 2 года назад

He used the machine to cut the shells 🐚 everything else he is doing with his hands …watch the video fully … he is 57 & he has been doing this for a long time ….all the powder going into his lungs is dangerous …he is working very hard to keep this tradition alive !

@dayangmarikit6860 9 месяцев назад

@@psychoblack1411Even with machines it still takes a month to complete a small piece and 6 months for larger pieces. It would be impossible for him to make this his livelihood without using machines.

@psychoblack1411 9 месяцев назад

@@dayangmarikit6860 but if he was being true to his heritage he wouldn't want ro use westerners/colonizers money and he would be liveing off the land if he was being honest about what he was saying, he's a capitiolist if it's about profit and not just tradition, also my point about hand made still stands becuse you just agreed it's machine made and not hand made the traditional way.

@Studykaro-x4bi 2 года назад

Who noticed the stunning print of lord Ganesha on his T-shirt. 0:31

@sarahcox9284 2 года назад

Yes,I want that T-shirt.

@kitsuksawat4043 Год назад

@@sarahcox9284 😊😊😊😊😊Thank you.but I have only one .he he😂😂

@jparsit 2 года назад

Thai traditional artist unique and amazing skills. They are good old Thai traditional that is vanishing under modernization. It is a sham to see it disappearing thru the crazy modern generations. I see many Thai traditional art, and it take my breath away. Good content and editing video.

@Iquey 2 года назад

Bless this man. This art is so beautiful. I love almost anything with real mother of pearl.

@ButacuPpucatuB 2 года назад

It’s beautiful!!! I appreciate his level of artistry and craftsmanship 🧡

@anuragrokade1322 2 года назад

I'm in love with his T-shirt ❤️❤️ Lord GANESHA 😍😍

@kitsuksawat4043 Год назад

Thank you so much and we are very respect Lord Ganesha❤

@nicolarollinson4381 2 года назад

I understand why this is a dying art. Its not to everyone's taste but, this guy clearly enjoys his work and so, whilst there are people who want to invest in these works of art, surely someone wants to learn.

@tabbi888 Год назад

Absolutely magical and enchanting to watch. The attention to detail is unparalleled, extraordinarily beautiful. It would be a great loss to the world if this unique art form became lost, I really hope the tradition stays alive for many years to come.

@silc0420 Год назад

This is so beautiful!!! I am speechless…great great craftsmanship 👏🏻👏🏻

@sammythehamster9093 2 года назад

The drawings are very intricate in itself. I always wondered where mother of pearl comes from. Turban snails I caught plenty on ACNH. Abalone shells are equally pretty. Great pieces of art takes time. I love to have studio close to nature and not surrounded by screaming and yelling or rude people put their awful music on for hours on end.

@journeyofaconfusedartist 9 месяцев назад

"Journey of a confused artist" will be traveling the world to investigate ART and lost traditional crafts. This really helps with my research and I hope you can help me. I have also published the first book and working on the next in a series. Thank you for this!!

@MANI21444 2 года назад

the most beautiful thing i found on his t-shits that bhagwan Ganesh is there , thai people do not forget his ancestral culture🧡

@roger0929 2 года назад

Yes, just like all of the non-English speakers wearing thrift shop t-shirts with English words on them. They don't forget their ancient English ancestral culture. Most of the time the words don't even make sense (as they are usually produced in southeast Asia) but they love them because it's English words.

@Hyphae_Foray Год назад

Beautiful work! I hope there are more artists who follow your path and continue in this traditional fashion 🙏

@UnderTheMillkyWay Год назад

Mother of pearl has always been a favorite for me and I have several pieces to hand down to my family. It's by far a skill that not so many are great at and when you find those pieces you know you've got something special.

@hickorygolddoc Год назад

Beautiful work thanks for showcasing this wonderful art and this incredible man’s dedication and skill in creating such beautiful pieces.

@glendafulton Год назад

This Gentleman has skills that are magnificent never have I seen anything to compare to his talent may GOD keep blessing him

@michelemurphy3541 Год назад

A True Artist. Beautiful. I would love to buy his shell order for him. ❤

@tiborstuver1995 2 года назад

A happy pure soul. Much love

@lyndilee2955 2 года назад

What a beautiful mesmerizing place to live, no wonder he's such an artisan! Beautiful works of art!!!

@pongsakchai9654 2 года назад

สิ่งที่น่าภูมิใจคือการใส่ใจทุกรายละเอียดของงาน ที่ทำออกมาแล้ว 100% ทำด้วยหัวใจที่สืบสานวัฒนธรรมไทย ให้นานแสนนานครับ

@0296กันดิศเวทวิทู 2 года назад

ว่าแต่สงสัยมากเลยว่า ไอ้เนี่ยมันเรียกว่าอะไรเหรอครับ เพิ่งเคยเห็นก็วิดีโอนี้นี่แหล่ะ แฮ่ๆๆ

@Theerawee_Thongkham Год назад

@@0296กันดิศเวทวิทู ก็จริง ลายมุข มั้งครับ 555😂 แต่สวยจริง ถ้าต่างชาติหรือช่างนอกทำ ราคาอย่างต่ำคือ 4000$ แน่นอนครับ แต่บ้านเราแค่ 3 แสนก็หรูหล่ะ

@panusponglang2312 Год назад

ผมชอบลายมุกไทยผมหยากไปเรียนทำเครื่อมุกเพราะในอนาคตมันจะศูนย์หานและไม่มีวันกลับมา

@0296กันดิศเวทวิทู Год назад

@@Theerawee_Thongkham ช่าย พูดถึงเรื่องราคา เห็นแล้วมันน่าเจ็บใจเหมือนกัน ว่าแต่สามแสนหรือสามหมื่น?

@Theerawee_Thongkham Год назад

@@0296กันดิศเวทวิทู 3 แสนครับ 3 หมื่นงานใช้ฝีมือธรรมดา แต่ในคลิปผมว่ามันควรจะมากกว่านี้ ทั้งต้นทุนและผลงานมันควรให้มีราคาสูงกว่านี้อีกครับ

@JLBArtworks Год назад

Omg it's a lot of work. I adored his patience in making the small shell design. This must be worth expensive!

@itsanantkala 2 года назад

Amazed to see the old man having Lord Ganesh picture on his t-shirt

@knowyourself7749 2 года назад

Has anyone noticed lord ganesha ,s T-shirt that the great artist is wearing .😊

@GrandmaLoves2Scuba 2 года назад

I always thought mother of pearl came from only abalone shells. Keep your eyes and ears open and learn something new every day. Gorgeous work from a gentle man.

@Spirit_Monkey Год назад

Beautiful! Amazing! But only $2000? It’s priceless for the time he puts in to it. His heart and soul. He deserves so much more

@adamwilkinson6721 2 года назад

Stunning pieces, nice to see ancient ways preserved.

@ramapsvempati3840 2 года назад

I observed LORD GANESH JI on crafts person T shirt . So precious work n its an eye feast to watch these art pieces 😍 🙏🙏

@chang1865 2 года назад

Thai artists worship Ganesh as the god of art.

@ramapsvempati3840 2 года назад

Ya thanks for clarifying in INDIA we to worship lord ganesh ji as the GOD of knowledge , art , dance n the God who removes obstacles in life🙏

@yogesh9433 2 года назад

Seeing Lord Ganesha on his t shirt 🎽 tells the source of inspiration for him 🙏

@Hallows4 2 года назад

I've always loved inlay, and these designs are GORGEOUS!

@lekiscool 2 года назад

The sheer tininess of the bits of shell! Truly a labor of love.

@guyonthecouch007 2 года назад

This artwork is just priceless! PRICELESS!!

@dellfernandez2645 Год назад

it looks magical !!

@aryanmakkar 2 года назад

Jai Ganesh! 🙏🏻

@0296กันดิศเวทวิทู 2 года назад

Yeah! he is Siamese (Central Thai people), and Ganesh is very folk Siamese styles. but you will not found Ganesh in Krung Thep (Bangkok) because Teochew is indigenous of the city.

@kitsuksawat4043 Год назад

@@0296กันดิศเวทวิทู Do you know silom Road.Hindhu Temple(วัดแขก ถ.สีลม)

@truefireangel Год назад

This is absolutely beautiful what this man creates!

@astrix8116 2 года назад

I love that Ganesha on his shirt.

@markrobin3666 2 года назад

Ganpati bappa on his shirt made my day Huge respect and love for the craft

@dennispasch9538 2 года назад

Thank you for your dedication to centuries of beautiful hand made crafts

@Changelingheart Год назад

I am impressed. They are worth every penny. Wish i could buy a piece.

@fisgust Год назад

That legit looks so beautiful

@willcookmakeup 2 года назад

Up to $2000 for those big tables? Ummm he should be charging like 10 grand for these

@English-journy 2 года назад

This kinda work requires patience. I appreciate his hard work and endless patience.

@は私です彼の名前 2 года назад

This is not my aesthetic at all, but I am profoundly moved at how this artist can take such basic materials and turn them into such stunningly beautiful objects. Best to him.

@carolmanuputy8671 2 года назад

i am so impressed with this artist's dedication to his art and life as a spiritual practice. He is an inspiration to me as I seek to become a better artist. Thank you!

@melhawk6284 2 года назад

I'm a carver myself. Mostly bone, but I have messed with inlay a little bit, and I FULLY appreciate the pain in the ass factor of those teeny tiny pieces. And much like this man, I wouldn't have it any other way! Now, to get my meat hooks on a turban shell, of sufficient size, to play with! It seems to take detail very well, and that shimmer, sweet GODS, could I have fun!

@marywrigjt7614 Год назад

Incredible.!👍👍

@jacquelinekalich3265 2 года назад

Just beautiful. Perfect craftsmanship.

@robsonez Год назад

A true craftsman 🙏

@hyorin4557 2 года назад

Send my love to the creator of this content 💗 I truly appreciate it. I wish I have something like this running in my family

@HoustonTexasAMG 2 года назад

My girls adult toy has shells on it. When she plays with it you can almost hear the ocean. It's so peaceful

@HwatUonHerth 2 года назад

What the

@adiz02 2 года назад

You could smell it too

@HoustonTexasAMG 2 года назад

@@adiz02 lmao

@annwornell7510 Год назад

Patience, precision and a peaceful demeanour. How exquisite.

@farazahmed4743 2 года назад

This is the highest level of craftsmanship .🙏

@metaslavegaming9075 2 года назад

guy says he likes to work in a peaceful place, well damn, he's in one. beautiful country id like to visit one day.

@latonyagreen-warner7402 2 года назад

Oh wow. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. Amazing artwork

@yecto1332 2 года назад

This guy’s patience is beyond my imagination

@Warhawk76 2 года назад

Wow, that stuff is amazing! Some of the stuff they do in the series is not as pretty as it is interesting, but this artwork is truly beautiful.

@Daraxyn 2 года назад

Buying a table for thousands feels ridiculous but after seeing this I don’t even think that thousands of dollars is enough for this.

@ayeshaclassesgk 2 года назад

Such a beautiful content here! Keep it up my friend! You're allowed to scream, you're allowed to cry, but don't give up! Keep going! You are great with what are you doing! It deserves all success around and I don't forget to give my full support for you!.........

@peace4myheart 2 года назад

That's a lot of work but the end result speaks for itself. I appreciate the effort and passion put into it but I especially appreciate the artistry. Hopefully it won't be a lost art.

@damienthonk1506 2 года назад

There are shell artists all over Asia. Thailand isn't the only place where people do this lol. It probably won't go away any time soon.

@sriramsridhara2054 Год назад

same craft is done in India too love from India

@cici6495 2 года назад

He is truly kind! Even the stray cats are willing to stay near him

@itsjustbrandy4290 2 года назад

Well, this just showed me at the age of 39 how ignorant and dumb I am. I had no idea that mother of pearl was from snail shells. I just thought they were a kind of pearl from clams or mussels. This is why I love to learn things now. In school I couldn't care less, now I'm just absorbing everything I can.

@Chr.U.Cas1622 Год назад

👍👌👏 Simply fantastic!

@ankewunder7092 2 года назад

Ohhhh... auf sowas stehe ich total! Klasse Doku! 🥰

@MataH1 Год назад

@InsiderBusiness I love your videos, to see ancient crafts still standing is a great treat. As you ask for possible ideas: espadrilles making in the Basque country; French traditional perfume making from natural flowers in Grasse and Nice; Falconry (ancient in many countries); hand made embroidery for haute-couture; Processional giants and dragons in Belgium and France: Shrimp fishing on horseback in Oostduinkerke; needle lace-making in Northern France; Tuareg communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger; wedding costume tradition of Tlemcen;...

@7nviie Год назад

wow, he has an amazing energy. id love to have a cup of tea with him and chat about his craft! his love for this art is palpable. < 3

@SudeshChouhan Год назад

Great to see how the 5000 year old Ancient Indian art reached Thailand, Japan and different parts of the world 🙏🏼🕉️

@therealzilch 11 месяцев назад

As a musical instrument maker, I too use mother of pearl. But what I do is very primitive compared to this high art. Bravo.

@aaroniouse 2 года назад

This made me want to know more about turban snails, mainly as a food source, and also for their awesome shells.

@daviddevlogger 2 года назад

Sometimes when things is falling apart, they may actually be falling into place...so don't bother much...for nature knows better than you ❤️

@prathification Год назад

Such delicate work, amazing stuff

@scottprather5645 2 года назад

Absolutely beautiful art this man is a true artist and Craftsman

@ayeshaclassesgk 2 года назад

You are really giving us excellent content Hats off to you man,

@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382 2 года назад

Totally absorbing watching a master craftsman 🙏🏻respect dear man

@canadianbird1185 Год назад

It's not just Thailand, the way they use the inlay is pretty common in much all east Asia. And ofcourse sold as valuables.

@tanyaerskine7657 Год назад

I love how he's surrounded by doggos in various stages of snooze.

@nightclawer6679 2 года назад

This is 1of the 10 type of caft man ship in Thailand. There is 9 more of these amazing type of art i.e. benjarong, gold & silver smite and inlet , silk work, sculpture from cement (วัดล่องขุ่น) or from wood (ปราสาท สัจธรรม) and many more