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wide-hem panel style of Chiang Mai, Srisanpanmai specialises in silks made in the old
tradition.
Adorn with Studio Naenna
(22 Soi 1, Th Nimmanhaemin; 10am-6pm)
The pensive colours of the mountains have been
woven into these naturally dyed silks and cottons, part of a village weaving project pion-
eered by Patricia Cheeseman, an expert and author on Thai-Lao textiles. You can see the
production process at the out-of-town workshop, Studio Naenna. This is one of the best
places in Chiang Mai for textiles.
TEXTILES
Studio Naenna
TEXTILES
(
www.studio-naenna.com
; 138/8 Soi Chang Khian, Th Huay Kaew; 9am-4pm Wed)
If you liked what you
saw at Adorn with Studio Naenna, then head out of town to the main gallery of this textile
cooperative. It's about 1km northwest of the intersection of Th Huay Kaew and Th
Khlorng Chonprathan, along Soi Chang Khian.
Shinawatra
(
www.shinawatrathaisilk.co.th
;
18 Th Huay Kaew; 10am-6pm)
This venerable family-owned silk shop
was already a household name before the owners' nephew, Thaksin Shinawatra, became
the now-exiled prime minister. The colours and styles are a little dowdy for foreign tastes,
but reconsider the selection should you happen to be elected mayor of Chiang Mai.
TEXTILES
Gongdee Gallery
(
www.gongdeegallery.com
;
30 Soi 1, Th Nimmanhaemin; 10am-6pm)
With one of the largest show-
rooms on the block, Gongdee is the soi's primary incubator for young artistic talent.
There's a mix of home decor, furniture and paintings. Keep an eye out for the Byzantine
icon-like Buddhas and altars painted by Chiang Mai artist Barinya.
ART
Chabaa
CLOTHING
