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 Glasses Case
Thai Tribal Crafts carries a range of different glasses case (open or closed), useful and original products from the Lahu Hilltribe. Being a customer of Thai Tribal Crafts means helping this self-help 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 glasses cases have been entirely crafted in the Lahu tribal community. 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.
When you buy this handcraft, 60% of its price goes to the craftsman. This product will soon become a necessary accessory to carry your glasses, 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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