Phra Khun Paen Plai Khu • Nur Din (Sacred Clay)
Luang Phor Kruen • Wat Sangkhositaram, Bang Pla Ma, Suphan Buri • Crafted before BE2500
Collector note: “Plai Khu” is traditionally associated with harmony, attraction, and unity — not loud charisma, but the kind that smooths human relationships and business flow (belief-based).
Collector Lens
Suphan Buri is one of the strongest “Khun Paen” cultural lineages in Thailand — a place where sacred objects were not produced as souvenirs, but as working talismans for protection, trade, and interpersonal harmony. In that context, an early-era Phra Khun Paen Plai Khu in nur din (sacred clay) carries a very old-school character: earthy, grounded, and practical. Collectors value pieces like this not only for the image, but for the material story — clay gathered from holy sites, blended with ritual remnants, then hand-molded and empowered over time (traditional accounts).
Collector Identity Card
Amulet: Phra Khun Paen Plai Khu
Type / Pim: Plai Khu (relationship & harmony line, belief-based)
Material: Nur Din (sacred clay blend)
Era: Crafted before BE2500 (before 1957 CE)
Creator: Luang Phor Kruen Amaro (พระครูโฆสิตธรรมสาร)
Wat: Wat Sangkhositaram, Bang Pla Ma, Suphan Buri
Traditional focus: metta mahaniyom • trade luck (kha khaay) • kongkrapan protection • unity & attraction
Price:
SGD 199
Photo Set (Study Views)
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Study View 1 — obverse details: silhouette, face, and surface tone of the clay.
Study View 2 — reverse details: markings, texture, and clay character.
History of the Making
Luang Phor Kruen Amaro of Wat Sangkhositaram is remembered in the Suphan Buri lineage for sacred works that balanced metta (goodwill) with protective discipline. This Phra Khun Paen Plai Khu is described as an early-era creation, crafted prior to BE2500, intended as a protective and auspicious charm for householders — especially those needing relationship harmony, smooth negotiations, and steady trade fortune (traditional belief).
Background & Purpose
In the classic “Plai Khu” interpretation, the power is not aggressive attraction — it is the ability to unify: to soften tension, draw cooperation, and create “good terms” in love, family, and business. Collectors often summarize the intended benefits as: metta mahaniyom (loving-kindness & popularity), kha khaay (trade flow & fortune), and kongkrapan (protection and resilience).
Material: Nur Din (Sacred Clay)
This piece is recorded as nur din — sacred clay collected from holy or ancient sites, then blended with ritual substances. The “earth” aspect is significant in collector thinking: it represents grounding, stability, and long-lasting energy rather than sudden bursts.
- Powdered incense ash from past temple rituals
- Powder from old temple bricks / ruined pagodas
- Pollen and herbs from auspicious ritual plants
- Powder from sacred-script (yant) sources (traditional accounts)
- Plai Khu root powder — a charm/harmony herb in Thai esoteric tradition (belief-based)
The mixture was hand-molded and prepared with ritual intent — the kind of “temple-made” character that older collectors look for: natural texture, honest surfaces, and the feeling of age.
Consecration (Pluk Sek) Traditions
The consecration is described as conducted across extended periods — including Buddhist Lent seasons — at Wat Sangkhositaram and in joint settings with other temples. Luang Phor Kruen is traditionally regarded as skilled in khatha and Thai–Khmer mystical arts, drawing on teachings associated with elders such as Luang Phor Nong and Luang Phor Chat (as recorded in collector accounts). Amulets were also immersed in holy water during chanting and kept within the ubosot for continuous empowerment.
Characteristics & What Collectors Look For
- Compact size — practical for daily wear
- Clay tones may range from brown to reddish or darker batches
- Some pieces show a “ฆ” (Khor) marking on back/base (batch-dependent)
- Khun Paen figure seated in a composed posture with decorative background
- Rugged, organic texture consistent with hand-molding and clay blend
Rarity & Collector Value
Because this is recorded as pre-BE2500, authentic examples are considered scarce in the market. The value is shaped by age, lineage, material story, and condition — as well as the long-running reputation of Suphan Buri Khun Paen traditions. Traditional accounts commonly attribute outcomes such as improved business flow, unexpected opportunities, relationship harmony, and protective shielding.
Legacy
Phra Khun Paen Plai Khu Nur Din remains one of the iconic lines associated with Luang Phor Kruen, reflecting a balance of charm, unity, and protection — the kind of “quiet power” that has kept Suphan Buri sacred objects respected across generations.
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Disclaimer: This article is written for cultural and collector education. Spiritual effects are presented as traditional beliefs and collector accounts, not guarantees.