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Karen Knitting Accessories
Thai Tribal Crafts is a self-help marketing agency established in 1973 with the main goal to help the Tribal people of Northern Thailand improving their quality of life. Within our range of traditional Karen products, you will find these knitting items, useful to carry your needlework accessories.
The cloths of these bags have been woven in the Karen tribal community. The Karen, also called "Kariang" or "Yang", are the largest tribal group living in Thailand. Sgaw and Pwo Karen, the two major divisions of the group, number about 321,900 people. Karen women are noted for their weaving, and men are skilled in making basketry.
Karen still spin thread from their own cotton, and then weave it on simple back-strap looms. The patterns used for these items are the same as the traditional one used for the Karen outfits. Women's blouses are indeed mostly decorated with woven patterns, but also with Job's-tear seeds.
After the production of the traditional pattern in the village, raw materials are given to women in Chiang Mai who assemble the materials to finish the products. 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. You will enjoy using these items, 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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THAI TRIBAL CRAFTS FAIR TRADE CO.,LTD.
Thai Tribal Crafts is a non-profit marketing agency under the Christian Service Foundation (Baptist). For more information
208 Bamrungrat Rd., Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand.
Tel : +66-53-241 043, Fax : +66-53-243 493
E-Mail : info@ttcrafts.co.th
Website : www.ttcrafts.co.th
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