DRAGON WATER JARS AND
EARTHENWARE PRODUCTS
Only
made from the best quality Ratchaburi clay. Besides the famous dragon embossed
design on the water jar, there are many other earthenware products
which can be used to decorate any home. You will find an excellent selection
at "Rong Ong Thao Sengthai" located on Khao Ngu Road, telephone 337412
Thao Hongthai on Chedi Hak Road, telephone 337574 Ratanakosin on Petchkasem
Road, telephone 321322-3 Rungsin on Chedi Hak Road, telephone 321371.
In addition, these gift ideas are also sold at Queen Sirikit Forest Garden.
TEENJOK SARONGS
This extremely valuable handicraft has been inherited from the Thai
Yuan people . It is fascinating watching it being made and selecting
which piece to buy at the Centre for the Continuation of the Art of Pha
Jok, Wat Kae Sai, Tambon Koo Bua, about 4 kms. From Ratchaburi city centre.
The centre is open daily and the telephone number is 300031 or 01-9968586.
While you are in this area, one other place well worth visiting is Ban
Khun Yai Sorn, telephone 352699, in the soi diagonally opposite the centre.
KHAO LOI MOONKHO BRASSWARE
Brassware has been made since the begining of civilization. Mostly
small bells, ancient dolls and different kinds of animals. Many are produced
at Ban Khao Loi Moonkho, Muu 7, Tambon Dontako about 6 Kilometres from
Ratchaburi city centre, If you are interested in paying a visit to browse
and buy, contact the Brassware Occupation and Development
Group by calling 01- 9200991.
THAI MOUTH ORGANS & FLUTES (KHAN
& KHLUY)
These simple Thai musical instruments are very popular in both the
central and northeastern regions of Thailand. Many are made at Muu 12,
Tambon Koobua, about 6 kilometres along the Thao-U-Thong Road from Amphur
Muang, near Ban Khun Yai Sorn sarong weavers.
YUAN PATTERNED CLOTH
These long strips of cloth have beautiful coloured patterns woven
onto them in the style favoured by members of the Yuan tribe. Manufactured
in Tambon Don Rae, Amphu Muang, Ratchaburi, they can be seen and purchased
at Ban Khun Yai Sorn, telephone 352699.
BAN RAI PATTERNED CLOTH
These strips of cloth are made from top-quality cotton and have
colourful chequered patterns. Nowadays, they are no longer made by hand,
but by machine, however the excellent quality has remained unchanged.
They can be Purchased in many shops or at Sangwam Karntho, Ban khong, Amphur
Phottaram.
VINE WICKERWORK
Produced from grapevines, creepers and reeds in practical modern styles,
they can be seen and purchased from the shop adjoining the dolls'shop,
in Ban O-po, Tambon Ban Sing, Amphur Phottaram.
CLOTH DOLLS & KAPOK MATTRESSES
These are relatively new local products which have quickly become very
popular because of their appealing features and inexpensive price. Many
are made and available for sale on both sides of the Petchkasem Road in
Tambon Ban Sing, Amphur Phottaram. Most notably O-por shop,
telephone 356058.
KAREN OR KRARIANG BAGS
These are a bi-product of the bags which the Thai Tanawsri originally
wove for themselves. They are sold at Muu 1, Tambon Ban Bung,
Amphur Ban Kha Sub-District.
Note : These are just a small selection
of the outlets where the above items can be purchased. There are
many more small shopkeepers and outlets who should be able to satisfy your
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