The International Maew Boran Association
Naga Drawings - Wat Buddhaisawan
(Photo by TIMBA)
Kapok Fiber
(Photo by TIMBA)
Naga Sculpture - Wat Baan Den
(Photo by กุหลาบสีชา)
In Thailand, the Maew Boran with points and blue eyes are known as Wichienmaat. The Seal (dark brown) point Wichienmaat is one of the most popular colors today, as this color was exclusively reserved for the royal family pre-dating the reign of King Chulalongkorn, or Rama V (5th King) (1868 - 1910). Rama V is considered by most the greatest king to date for his modernization of Siam. He also had a great appreciation for all the Thai cats, with an interwoven past which can be linked to the present time. More information on Rama V can be found on the History Page.
Today only the Seal (dark brown) point Wichienmaat is intentionally bred by thai breeders, with the occasional chocolate point, or blue point appearing in litters. However, in the streets or temples, in addition to seal, chocolate and blue points - the red point, cream point, tabby (lynx) point and tortie point can also be found. While these different colors and patterns are recognized and appreciated by western associations, they are not described in the Tamra Maew, and therefore are not intentionally bred in Thailand.
Wichienmaat (Traditional Siamese / Thai)