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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Lahu Cosmetic Bag
Thai Tribal Crafts is a self-help marketing agency established in Chiang Mai since 1973 and whose main goal is to provide opportunities for improving the quality of life of the tribal people in Northern Thailand. You will find a large choice of cosmetic bags within our range, including these ones, handcrafted in the Lahu tribal community.
The pattern of this item has indeed been crafted in one of the Lahu villages. The Lahu have about 73,500 people living in Northern Thailand. The Lahu women do unusual weaving and patch work trims while the men are skilled in producing musical instruments and other items from bamboo.
Lahu people traditionally grew their own cotton, but this activity is no more possible due to the land limitation: nowadays, they purchase it at the market. Then, they weave cloth using back-strap and foot-treadle looms. Finally, the cloth is decorated with various techniques: patch-work appliqu?, embroidery, bands of cloth or silver buttons.
After the production of the traditional pattern in the village, women in Chiang Mai assemble the cloths and the materials in order to finish the bag. 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. As a customer of Thai tribal Crafts, you will enjoy carrying this high-quality cosmetic bag, and at the same time you will have the satisfaction of knowing that this purchase will help the tribe to raise its standard of living.
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