Royal Crafts, Nielloware and Rattan Work in Thailand

In Thailand some good craftsmanship can be seen under Royal patronage. In the year 1976, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit thought to do something for the welfare of the rural craftsmen. So she gave the assignment of making some crafts for Thai kingdom to the rural Thais. Thus the formation of Foundation for Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques, popularly known as SUPPORT become possible. The assignment o making crafts for Royal kingdom flourished and presently the craftsmen who work under SUPPORT guidance manufacture amazing collection of traditional handicrafts. Some of them are so beautifully done that the maker can easily exhibit the product to any Royal exhibition.

The exquisite hand-woven silks, stylish and graceful yan liphao woven handbags, famous tie and dyed mat mee silks of the Northeast, Thai cottons, etc. are readily available. Various souvenirs can be taken at reasonable rate. The Chitrlada shops are famous as Support handicrafts are available at these shops. These shops are Foundation’s chain of selected outlets. Rattan and wicker furniture are the actual products for which Thailand has earned lot of fame now a days. Both the furniture is really durable and very fashionable. These are available in an array of styles and designs. Outstanding standard of craftsmanship can be seen in attractive objects in rattan and wicker furniture. They can bring the tropical touch to any kind of interior decoration.
Nielloware which is a common name and also practiced in southern Thailand for many years is actually a craft of ornamenting silver and gold objects. The objects are usually of delicate designs that are filled with metal alloy. Presently stunning Nielloware boxes, toys, vases and other decorative items are extensively present in the markets of Bangkok and in South Thailand. The fine quality craftsmanship can be seen in the work of Nielloware. Nakhon Si Thammarat is another place where you can find Nielloware toys and other different items.