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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Karen Pot Holder
This hand-woven pot holder is a product from the range offered by Thai Tribal Crafts, a self-help marketing agency established in 1973 with the main goal to provide opportunities for improving the quality of life of the tribal people in Northern Thailand.
This item has been crafted in the Karen tribal community. The Karen, also called "Kariang" or "Yang", are the largest tribal group living in Thailand. Sgaw and Pwo Karen, the two major divisions of the group, number about 321,900 people. Karen women are weavers, and men are skilled in making basketry.
This pot holder reflects the traditional woven patterns used by Karen people to embellish their outfits and other traditional products. Indeed, Karen spin thread from their own cotton, weave it on simple back-strap looms and decorate their outfits with Job's-tear seeds and woven patterns.
When you buy this handcraft, about 60% of its price goes to the craftsman. You will enjoy the use of this high-quality pot holder, and while using it you will have the satisfaction of knowing that this purchase will help the tribe to raise its standard of living.
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