Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0 5330 6123;
www.sopmoeiarts.com
; 150/10 Th Charoenrat)
Lots of shops sell
hill-tribe crafts, but this one has put a modern makeover on the traditional crafts of
the Pwo Karen, a tribal group living in Mae Hong Son Province. The result is some
genuinely exquisite textiles including cushion covers, table pieces and wall
hangings.
West of the Old City
Close to Chiang Mai University, Th Nimmanhaemin is often referred to as the trendy
part of town. It has several malls filled with closet-sized clothing and gift boutiques.
SRISANPANMAI
Silk
( 6 Soi 1, Th Nimmanhaemin)
From the technicolour rainbow patterns of Burma to
the wide-hem panel style of Chiang Mai, Srisanpanmai specialises in silks made in
the old tradition.
ADORN WITH STUDIO NAENNA
Textiles
( 22 Soi 1, Th Nimmanhaemin)
The pensive colours of the mountains have been
woven into these naturally dyed silks and cottons, part of a village weaving project
pioneered by Patricia Cheeseman, an expert and author on Thai-Lao textiles.
GINGER
Clothing, Accessories
( 6/21 Th Nimmanhaemin)
For something more night-on-the-townish, check out the
shimmery dresses, sparkly mules, fabulous jewellery and colourful accessories.
