While you are in Bangkok, you can buy Thai Tribal Crafts (TTC) products at the Bangkok Christian Guest House.
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You can also buy Thai Tribal Crafts (TTC) products at
the LOFTY BAMBOO, Khao San Road.
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Hmong Pot Holder
This hand-woven pot holder is a product that you will find within the Thai Tribal Crafts' range. This self-help marketing agency was established in 1973 with the main goal to provide opportunities for improving the quality of life of the tribal people in Northern Thailand.
The batik patterns have all been crafted in the Hmong tribal community. There are about 124,500 Hmong people living in Thailand, divided into two sub-groups: Blue and White Hmong. Blue Hmong women are the only producers of batik cloth among the tribal people.
Batik is done by drawing the pattern with beeswax on the cloth, before immersing it in a cold-indigo dye. Then, the cloth is boiled in order to remove the wax.
These items reflect the traditional Hmong products, often decorated with batik, but also with appliqu? or embroidery.
After the production of the traditional pattern in the village, raw materials are given to women in Chiang Mai who assemble the cloths and materials and finish the products. This process of production with skilled and trained men and women at each step ensures high-quality products.
When you buy this handcraft, 60% of its price goes to the craftsmen. You will enjoy the use of this high quality pot holder, and at the same time have the satisfaction of knowing that this purchase will help the tribe to raise its standard of living.
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