Chiang Mai Half Day Home Industry in Borsang Sankampang
Home Industry in Sankampang
Just outside of Chiang Mai is Borsang San Kampaeng, known to locals as ‘Umbrella Village, with The Home Industry Centre. Here, beautiful Thai artifacts are made to include lovely painted silk umbrellas. A short way further down the road is The Gems Gallery which has on display, just about every jewel and precious metal in the world. There is a small factory workshop at the Gallery and you can actually watch the craftsmen skillfully work and cut the mined ore and stones into masterpieces.
See how to make the famous local handicrafts such as Thai silk, wood carving, silverware, lacquerware and the most famous speciality of this village-umbrella making.
Umbrellas– Umbrellas made from Sa paper (manufactured from the bark of the mulberry tree), the most famous speciality of this village.
Silverware – The finest Thai Silverware is exquisite, and is made in Chiang Mai, A guaranteed content of at least 92.5% pure silver invest bowls, receptacles and decorative items with authentic value.
Lacquerware – Typified by striking black and gold designs, lacquer enhances items made of wood, bamboo, metal, paper and baket clay in the form of receptacles.
Woodcarving – Woodcarving is a traditional northern Thai art featured in numerous temples. Furniture, chairs, tables, beds, and just about anything bearing a wooden surface large enough to be carved – as well as in carved elephants, figurines and other popular items.
Thai Silk - Enjoy wearing fashionably designed garments tailored to your measurements. A large selection of traditional hand-woven Thai silk--brilliant colors, soft supple, high-quality fabrics.
Tour Includes : Air conditioned transport, Licensed English speaking tour guide and pick up and drop you at your hotel/guest house & Travel Insurance
Clothing: Casual