Design Ideas

 |  March 28, 2014

Patima Jitpakdee

Project Manager of Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) Chiang Mai

A. Mobile from Nook Nook

Nook nook means very fun in Thai and these toys (handmade by local hill tribe people) will make you feel as young and carefree as you did when you were a child.

133 Boonraksa Road, T. Tasala,

www.nooknook.com

053 262 786

Price TBA

B. Paper Panphum by Pubpiabriabroy

Using Japanese origami techniques, the panphum (a Buddhist floral arrangements in a lotus shape set on pedestal trays) is reusable and can be used as festive home décor. Simple and traditional with contemporary  touches.

www.facebook.com/PubPiabRiabRoy

089 685 1511

Price 2,500 baht per pair

C. Handmade Knit Scarves from Nussara

With a unique and sophisticated dimensional knitting pattern, these scarves represent the complex role of women in family and society. Made locally in Mae Chaem.

66 Charoenraj Road, T. Wat Gate, A. Muang

Nussara_Tiengkate@hotmail.com

053 302 072

Price 1,450 baht

D. Ceramics from Prempracha’s Collection

Inspired by traditional weaving designs, this ceramics collection has patterns and weaving textures that are both modern and classic.

www.prempracha.com

224 Chiang Mai-Sankampang Road, A. Sankampang

053 338 540, 053 338 857

Price from 650-250 baht