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Karen Traditional Shoulder Bag
This traditional Karen shoulder bag is a product from the range offered by Thai Tribal Crafts, a self-help marketing agency established in 1973 with the main goal to provide opportunities for improving the quality of life of the tribal people in Northern Thailand.

This bag has 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 pattern of this bag reflects the traditional one used for Karen products.

When you buy this handcraft, 60% of its price goes to the craftsmen. As a customer of Thai Tribal Crafts, you will enjoy the use of this high-quality bag, 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