Thai fruit carving

Fruit carving persisted in Thailand as a respected art for centuries.

[2] Fruit carving is a popular custom practiced during Songkran.

[3] Carving fruits and vegetables was a skill taught to women in the Thai royal palace.

The book discusses traditional Thai ceremonies, including the floating lantern festival called Phraratchaphithi Chongpriang Nai Wanphen Duean Sipsong (Thai: พระราชพิธีจองเปรียงในวันเพ็ญเดือนสิบสอง).

Then she carved fruits into bird and swan shapes and placed them on the flower petals.