Description The products are made of Hang Nu wicker, which is slender, flexible, strong and naturally shiny, woven into a variety of weavings. Examples are food baskets, baskets with cloth covered interiors, pumpkin-shaped baskets, fruit trays and hampers.
Material Hang Nu wicker
Available at Ban Butom, Moo 4, Tambon Muang tee, Muang District, Surin
Wat Koobua Teenjok sarong-like Skirts and woven textiles
Description The textile is woven into a varienty of traditional Thai patterns which are of fine detail and require a lot of skill to weave, as Teenjok sarong-like skirts need to be hand woven thread by thread. Thus, it sometimes takes approximately 3 months to finish a single skirt. The group consistently creates new disigns for its textiles.
Material 1. Artificial silk (used as the main thread in weaving) 2. Silk thread 3. Cotton yarn
Process Silk yarn is woven by handloom and hand dyed with synthetic dye, which does not fade. A summary process of the weaving is as follows : 1. Bleaching 2. Spinning 3. Sorting 4. Twining 5. Dyeing 6. Painting 7. Spinning 8. Weaving
Usage Used as cloth for tailoring and also clothing which is not only an exquisite garment but also serves to conserve Thai arts and culture.
Available at Wat Koobua Handicraft Centre Bantai, Moo 4, Tambon Koobua, Muang District, Ratchaburi 70000 Tel : (032) 315-443
Description Product of Koh-Yor woven fabric is a traditionally hand woven fabric handicraft, which is unique, elaborate, colorful and beautifully patterned. This woven fabric has distinguished pattern such as Ratchawat pattern, Dok Pikul pattern, One-five pattern etc. This fabric is densely either in yards or made to specific requirement of the customer.
Material Synthetic silk, dyed colors
Process 1.Prepare yarn. 2.Pattern can be made as required. 3.Thread yarn into reed. 4.Wind yarn to axle. 5.Put yarn in woven loom. 6.Woven by traditional “kra tuk” loom.
Usage Clothing and souvenir representing Thai wisdom conservation.
Available at The First Ratchawatsaengsonglar Group 38 Moo 3 Bannok, Koh-Yor Sub-District Muang District, Songkhla 90000 Contact Person: Mr. Vichai Marasena Tel: +6674 450029 or +661 4790853
Description This silk textile is created by the Weaving Group of the Ban Nonesawang Silk Weaving Centre. Its diverse designs are unique to Ubon Ratchathani Province.
Material Silk yarn from other areas
Process The cloth is hand-woven using a traditional handloom.
Usage Used to make dresses and other clothing
Available at Silk Weaving Centre-Mae Pen Thai Silk Shop Ban Nonesawang, Tambon Nonesawang, Kud Khaopoon District, Ubon Ratchathani 34270 Tel : (045) 383017
Description This hand-woven silk is inspired by Lao Krang Art and the Lao Krang Group Cultural Group is the only group which weaves this type of silk in Thailand.
Process Silk yarn is woven by handloom and hand dyed with synthetic dye, which does not fade. A summary process of the weaving is as follows : 1. Bleaching 2. Spinning 3. Sorting 4. Twining 5. Dyeing 6. Painting 7. Spinning 8. Weaving
Available at Lao Krang Cultural Group Ban Kok Moh, 4/1 Moo 2, Tambon Kokmoh, Thaptan District, Uthaithani 61120
Description Products are of fine quality as marble of this area acquires pink, ivory, white and indigo colours after it has been polished. Products are suitable for interior and exterior decoration, showing sophisticated taste and presenting an impressive and refined appearance.
Material Marble from Prankatai marble Mine
Process The marble is machine-tooled by skilled craftsmen into the required shapes. The product is carefully inspected and any final adjustments made.
Usage Some items have a practical use such as name card-and-pen holders and lamps. Other items used for decoration in homes and offices.
Available at Ban Pran Marble Group 24/2-3 Kamphaengphet-Sukhothai Rd., Prankatai District, Kamphaengphet 62100 Tel : (055) 761-010, 761-080 Fax : (055) 761-080
Description The products are made to order in any size and any style, such as Buddha images and representations of people or animals.
Material 1. Sandstone 2. Sandpaper
Process 1. Sandstone of the required size is selected. 2. The design is drawn on the stone which is then roughly cared. 3. The stone is more finely carved and appraised. 4. The stone is finally carved with finished details. 5. It is then scrubbed with sandpaper and any final adjustments are made.
Usage Used for purposes of worship or for decoration.
Available at 84 Moo 6, Tambon Sanpamoung, Muang District, Phayao 56000
Description Celadon is a kind of high fired stoneware with a wood and ash glaze which is handmade by a traditional process. It is a man-made attempt to duplicate opaque jade - since jade is seen as a natural beautiful and strong stone which brings the owner good luck and success.
Usage As celadon is a man-made product which depends upon the skills and experience of craftsmen, it is valuable. But because of its attractiveness and solidity, celadon is used both for home decoration and everyday use. Celadon dinner set is extremely appreciated. Not only for its beauty, but also for the health safety. No chemical is used for the production. Cooking and serving with celadon is recommended even in microwave oven.
Description Tree stumps and pieces of wood from decayed trees are used as materials for carvings such as wooden elephants, relief, etc.
Material Teakwood and conifer wood
Process Tree stumps and pieces of wood are carved according to the artisan’s style. It is the art that the making and designing are at the same time (i.e. designing while carving)
Usage Used as decorative objects in homes and offices, or as children toys.
Available at San Pa Tong Woodcarving Center 36/2 Moo 10, Tambon Mae Lae Noi, San Pa Tong District, Chiangmai 50120
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Ban Butom's wicker weavings
Description
The products are made of Hang Nu wicker, which is slender, flexible, strong and naturally shiny, woven into a variety of weavings. Examples are food baskets, baskets with cloth covered interiors, pumpkin-shaped baskets, fruit trays and hampers.
Material
Hang Nu wicker
Available at
Ban Butom, Moo 4, Tambon Muang tee, Muang District, Surin
Wat Koobua Teenjok sarong-like Skirts and woven textiles
Description
The textile is woven into a varienty of traditional Thai patterns which are of fine detail and require a lot of skill to weave, as Teenjok sarong-like skirts need to be hand woven thread by thread. Thus, it sometimes takes approximately 3 months to finish a single skirt. The group consistently creates new disigns for its textiles.
Material
1. Artificial silk (used as the main thread in weaving)
2. Silk thread
3. Cotton yarn
Process
Silk yarn is woven by handloom and hand dyed with synthetic dye, which does not fade. A summary process of the weaving is as follows : 1. Bleaching 2. Spinning 3. Sorting 4. Twining 5. Dyeing 6. Painting 7. Spinning 8. Weaving
Usage
Used as cloth for tailoring and also clothing which is not only an exquisite garment but also serves to conserve Thai arts and culture.
Available at
Wat Koobua Handicraft Centre
Bantai, Moo 4, Tambon Koobua,
Muang District, Ratchaburi 70000
Tel : (032) 315-443
Koh-Yor hand woven fabric
Description
Product of Koh-Yor woven fabric is a traditionally hand woven fabric handicraft, which is unique, elaborate, colorful and beautifully patterned. This woven fabric has distinguished pattern such as Ratchawat pattern, Dok Pikul pattern, One-five pattern etc. This fabric is densely either in yards or made to specific requirement of the customer.
Material
Synthetic silk, dyed colors
Process
1.Prepare yarn.
2.Pattern can be made as required.
3.Thread yarn into reed.
4.Wind yarn to axle.
5.Put yarn in woven loom.
6.Woven by traditional “kra tuk” loom.
Usage
Clothing and souvenir representing Thai wisdom conservation.
Available at
The First Ratchawatsaengsonglar Group
38 Moo 3 Bannok, Koh-Yor Sub-District
Muang District, Songkhla 90000
Contact Person: Mr. Vichai Marasena
Tel: +6674 450029 or +661 4790853
Jasmine-fragrant clay
Description
Frangrant clay is shaped into different kinds of flowers and designs, such as garlands and orchids.
Material
Clay scented with fragrance
Process
1.Fragrant clay is kneaded.
2.It is shaped into the parts of flowers.
3.These are then assembled into artificial flowers.
Usage
Used in auspicious ceremonies, such as weddings and birthday party.
Available at
Jasmine-fragrant Clay Group
43 Moo 5, Ban Ko Ka, Tambon Ko Ka
Ko Ka District, Lampang 52130
Tel : (054) 281-615, 281-066
Ban Nonesawang hand-woven silk
Description
This silk textile is created by the Weaving Group of the Ban Nonesawang Silk Weaving Centre. Its diverse designs are unique to Ubon Ratchathani Province.
Material
Silk yarn from other areas
Process
The cloth is hand-woven using a traditional handloom.
Usage
Used to make dresses and other clothing
Available at
Silk Weaving Centre-Mae Pen Thai Silk Shop
Ban Nonesawang, Tambon Nonesawang,
Kud Khaopoon District,
Ubon Ratchathani 34270
Tel : (045) 383017
Hand-woven silk with Lao Krang Art
Description
This hand-woven silk is inspired by Lao Krang Art and the Lao Krang Group Cultural Group is the only group which weaves this type of silk in Thailand.
Process
Silk yarn is woven by handloom and hand dyed with synthetic dye, which does not fade. A summary process of the weaving is as follows : 1. Bleaching 2. Spinning 3. Sorting 4. Twining 5. Dyeing 6. Painting 7. Spinning 8. Weaving
Available at
Lao Krang Cultural Group
Ban Kok Moh, 4/1 Moo 2, Tambon Kokmoh,
Thaptan District, Uthaithani 61120
Marble handicraft
Description
Products are of fine quality as marble of this area acquires pink, ivory, white and indigo colours after it has been polished. Products are suitable for interior and exterior decoration, showing sophisticated taste and presenting an impressive and refined appearance.
Material
Marble from Prankatai marble Mine
Process
The marble is machine-tooled by skilled craftsmen into the required shapes. The product is carefully inspected and any final adjustments made.
Usage
Some items have a practical use such as name card-and-pen holders and lamps. Other items used for decoration in homes and offices.
Available at
Ban Pran Marble Group
24/2-3 Kamphaengphet-Sukhothai Rd., Prankatai District,
Kamphaengphet 62100
Tel : (055) 761-010, 761-080
Fax : (055) 761-080
Carved sandstone
Description
The products are made to order in any size and any style, such as Buddha images and representations of people or animals.
Material
1. Sandstone
2. Sandpaper
Process
1. Sandstone of the required size is selected.
2. The design is drawn on the stone which is then roughly cared.
3. The stone is more finely carved and appraised.
4. The stone is finally carved with finished details.
5. It is then scrubbed with sandpaper and any final adjustments are made.
Usage
Used for purposes of worship or for decoration.
Available at
84 Moo 6, Tambon Sanpamoung,
Muang District, Phayao 56000
Celadon products
Description
Celadon is a kind of high fired stoneware with a wood and ash glaze which is handmade by a traditional process. It is a man-made attempt to duplicate opaque jade - since jade is seen as a natural beautiful and strong stone which brings the owner good luck and success.
Usage
As celadon is a man-made product which depends upon the skills and experience of craftsmen, it is valuable.
But because of its attractiveness and solidity, celadon is used both for home decoration and everyday use.
Celadon dinner set is extremely appreciated. Not only for its beauty, but also for the health safety. No chemical is used for the production. Cooking and serving with celadon is recommended even in microwave oven.
Available at
Baan Celadon Ltd., Part.
7 Moo 3, Chiangmai-sankamphaeng Road,,
Sanklang, Sankamphaeng, Chiangmai, THAILAND 50130
Tel. : 053 338288, 053 384889-90 Fax. : 053 338940
San Pa Tong woodcarving handicrafts
Description
Tree stumps and pieces of wood from decayed trees are used as materials for carvings such as wooden elephants, relief, etc.
Material
Teakwood and conifer wood
Process
Tree stumps and pieces of wood are carved according to the artisan’s style. It is the art that the making and designing are at the same time (i.e. designing while carving)
Usage
Used as decorative objects in homes and offices, or as children toys.
Available at
San Pa Tong Woodcarving Center
36/2 Moo 10, Tambon Mae Lae Noi,
San Pa Tong District, Chiangmai 50120
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