Artisans & Crafts
The Province of Phrae is deservably proud of its rich craft tradition as is evidenced by its many events and festivals that celebrate those traditions. Here we have highlighted some of the venues that the visitor can visit at any time.
SuanGlangNa is an excellent location to explore the traditional crafts of Thailand. Phrae is famous for its fabric and teak crafts. The village of Thung Hong is the home of the indigo dying craft. Sung Men is the center of the teak fabrication and carving tradition. And the village of Long is the center of the Slo weaving practice. There are demonstrations and excellent samples of the crafts for sale a short distance from SuanGlangNa.
Phrae Craft Tradition
using simple, even primitive, materials and techniques in creative and unique ways to produce contemporary and inspired designs and products, across a wide range of materials.
Fabric
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Product Design
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Indigo
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Slo
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Batik
Wood
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Furniture
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Carving
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Musical Instruments
Ceramics
Jewelry
Please let the SuanGlangNa staff know of your particular interests and we will assist you in identifying and contacting the appropriate venue. The following is a list of highlignt venues.
Phrae Craft Venues
Komol Textile
Mueseum
A mueseum focused on the local fabric traditions but including displays of the rich history of craft products of the Long and Phrae valleys
BaiSri
Features exciting textile design and products that include them. The factory location features a store and coffee shop. The design talents of Khun Sri are not only reflected in the fabric design, clothing and accessories but in the design of the coffee shop and complex. Visitors can see the products being made.
Khamsaen Gallery
Tone Kharam
Features workshops and demonstration as well as there own products that feature creative designs from textile waste.
Open Fridays, weekends, and holidays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Hommai Baandin
"Owner Kris founded Hommai Baandim when she realised that the heritage of Lanna-style hat-making was almost lost. During the Covid pandemic, Kris came home to look after her mum – and realised that her village was the only place in Thailand that still make this hat.
She formed a small collective, Kublon Community Enterprise, to preserve this – along with other traditional crafts. There’s a small restaurant serving delicious local cuisine, hat-making demonstrations, and even a small workshop so you can discover the craft for yourself."
12 of the Best Things to do in Phrae, Thailand (emilyluxton.co.uk)
Ban Mat Jai
If you love arts and crafts, this is the place to come! As well as indigo workshops, they also offer pottery painting sessions – and have a gorgeous coffee shop where you can relax (while you decide just how many indigo pieces you want to buy!).
12 of the Best Things to do in Phrae, Thailand (emilyluxton.co.uk)
ChoHae Cafe
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Kummee Studio
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Hong Sueng Luang
Is an educational center and a manufacturer of quality handcrafted Lanna musical instruments. There are three buildings; the first house is a place to share music aesthetics with tourists, the second showcases newly produced musical instruments, and the third is a factory. A coffee shop is available inside the location.
Komol Textile Mueseum
The venue displays ancient textiles from Lanna; an intellectual heritage passed down from ancestors. The collection of ancient fabrics in the museum is more than 200 years old, many of the items possessing unique patterns and motifs. Furthermore, Phasin Tin Chok woven fabrics and ready-to-wear clothes are available for sale to tourists.
Open daily from 09.30 to 19.00 hrs.
