Benjarong (Thai เบญจรงค์) ware is a kind of painted porcelain in Thailand. The name literally means 'five colors'.
The painted decoration usually consists of 3 to 8 colors. For the decoration, repetitive forms, usually geometric or
flower-based, are used. A design is usually named after the decoration base name and a background color
(for example, Phum Kao Bin on dark blue).
Enamel colors are applied and overglazed, creating a swelling effect over the surface of the piece.
The production process is incredibly labor-intensive, as each of is applied individually and the piece is kiln fired
after the application of each color. The firing process brightens the colors of the finished piece and adds to its
beauty. Gold is also used in painting the porcelain.