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 Slippers
These comfortable and unique slippers are products 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.
These slippers have 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.
Various sizes and colours exist for these slippers, but the patterns used are the same as the traditional ones woven for the Karen outfits. Karen still spin thread from their own cotton, and then weave it on simple back-strap looms. The traditional outfits are also sometimes decorated with Job's tear-seeds.
After the weaving of the traditional patterns 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. In our range of Karen products, you will also find a shoe bag, useful to carry your slippers and have them with you wherever you go.
When you buy this handcraft, about 60% of its price goes to the craftsman. You will enjoy the use of these high quality slippers, and have the satisfaction of knowing that this purchase will help the tribe to raise its standard of living.
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