OzMan Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Wats are amazing buildings, the craftsmanship that goes into them is awe inspiring. The question I have though is who designs them? Is there a central authority for designing the patterns on the walls? Or is each wat designed as the sponsor sees fit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Probably the head monk decide on the design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) They seem to be like casinos...Each has a different local historical legend/motif/drawing card to prompt exploration by the locals who never seem to tire of visiting..... I'm not sure of the hierarchy, but somewhere there has to be a record of all the different plans and designs.... I guess it's possible they are all completely independent???? Anybody know?..... There's many splendid wats out there..... Edited August 30, 2020 by pgrahmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMan Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 I was told today that there are people in Thailand that specialise in designing wats. Each Wat artist has his/her style, and the sponsor of the Wat chooses the artist and gives directions on the design. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 All the ones we go to have never ending building going on, finish one hall they never seem to use then start on another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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