Dear ThaiCraft Supporters, Thailand demonstrates importance of Art & Craft as a living heritage for now and the future This past month has been an extraordinary one for all Thai people as well as those of us fortunate to be living here, even if for only a short stay. While we rejoice in the amazing pageantry and the symbolic rituals handed down through centuries of royal tradition, we know that at the root of this unique experience for almost every citizen is a very deep sense of loss and grief, at both a national and individual level. Unprecedented unity of love and respect has brought t ..read more

‘Kong’, traditional Thai fish container from the Tai Dam village “Sa Si Moom” Traditionally used to put caught fish in. The lid is designed to stop the fish from getting out. Today, some Thai people use it for keeping money! 黒タイ族の村サシムーンから届いた‘コン’は、伝統的な魚釣りの道具。釣った魚を保存するのに使われていました。魚が逃げられないように蓋がデザインされています。最近では、貯金箱として使う人もいるようです。 - - - - - - - - - - Caution: you could hurt your hand! Remove the lid first. 注意：手を傷つける可能性がありますので、まずはきちんと蓋を外してください。 Find them at ThaiCraft Fair ..read more

Many Thais prefer eating sticky rice from this traditional container rather than a modern one. Why is that? To answer, we have to look into the science behind it. <see the picture below> ..read more

Do you know that Thai people think of palm tree as a very useful and versatile plant? The fruit are used to make sugar or can be cooked in various Thai dishesThe fruit shell can be used to make craftsThe tree trunk can be used to build houses, make furniture, etc.The leaves can be woven into baskets, fans, toys, etc ..read more

From Japanese Association in Thailand Newsletter 「Kurungteap February 2017」 タイ国日本人会　会報誌クルンテープ2月号 Original English text by Stephen Salmon ( Japanese translation : Maki ) Copyright (text and images) is with ThaiCraft Fair Trade Co. Ltd. This content is made available in good faith for private readership only. Please do not reproduce the text or images without our company's prior permission. Thank you. Steel Implements in Ayutthaya History and background Little is known about the origins and development of steel implements in Thailand. It is not surprising, though, that some communities not far ..read more