Looking for souvenirs from Thailand? If you want to go beyond elephants and spa products and look for something stylish, these are the Thai accessory brands with craftsmanship that surely could cater to your needs.
VT Thai
VT Thai elevates local craftsmanship with storytelling and an online sales channel designed to be a ‘Thai Handicraft Marketplace. Their bags use local materials and techniques from craft communities across the country.
Prize range: 100-500 USD
Chaksarn
Founded by Jirawat Mahasarn, Chaksarn combines local materials and weaving techniques with high quality genuine leather. Born in the Isaan region of Thailand, this is the way Jirawat preserves the cultural heritage of the area.
Prize Range: 3,000-10,000 THB
Beachdaze Bag
Founded by Laleewan Komolsut, Beachdaze Bag is a collaboration between her and craft communities in Phayao, Chainat, Angthong and many more. This brand combines her two passions together, which are Thai crafts and travel.
Prize range: 2,000-2,490 THB
MookV
MookV is an ethnic-inspired colorful accessory brand of Ploenchan Vinyaratn, textile artist. A graduate from London’s Central Saint Martins came back to Thailand to work at Mae Fah Luang Foundation before starting her own brands Beyond Living (soft furnishings) and MookV which represents her love for fashion.
Prize Range: 8,000-12,000 THB
Nuttiyar
Young product designer Nuttiyar founded her eponymous brand to create what she calls ‘handmade’ bags with craftsmanship and interesting material selections.
Prize Range: 1,000-2,000 THB