Thailand is an ideal place for buying some
leather wear of great workmanship. Siam has many supplies of raw
materials and manpower, who work by heart. They are working in quite a
number of tanneries outside Bangkok, Where leather products of high
quality are produced.
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Thai's pewter ware is made from pure tin, antimony and copper. Thailand
is one of the countries in the world, where the best handmade pewter
ware is, who do care the human labours' rights.
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Thai's garments are not only sell briskly on local markets, but also
major export article. The garments sections in large department stores
are always occupied the largest space. Ready-made garments are sold in
many shops in and around Bangkok.
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Thailand produces large selections of furniture's, ranging from wooden,
wood-carved, leather and rattan to intricate mother-of-pearl inlaid
furniture. Because the raw materials are not difficult to find this
country. That furniture is durable and elegant in appearance.
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Silver ware has been parted for a long time in Thai's life. All silver
products must be durable and all exports must be covered by a commodity
standard certificate.
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Carvings and sculptures from Buddhist monasteries, ornamental wood
fragments (once adorning palaces), Sawankhalok pottery, masks, puppets,
silver bowls and betel-leaf containers are amongst the most
sought-after items. When authenticity is in doubt, ask the dealer to
guarantee the return to the items.
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After World War II Thai Silk found its way into the world market. It
became a greatly demanded fabrics overnight. It is also famous for its
brilliant colours and unique rough surface as a result from its
hand-weaving processes.
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Pure gold ornaments
can be easily found in most of the large gold shops in and out Bangkok,
especially Chinatown (Yaowaraj Rd.). Visitors prefer to buy them here,
because of the larger choices, more excellent workmanship and more
beautiful designs.
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Thai nielloware has a very attractive appearances and it's also
durable, with the niello alloy fused to silver objects.
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This kind of
ware has a long history in this country, that goes back as for as the
Bronze Age. Its qualities and designs are well-known around the world.
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