14 Children's Day Gift Ideas 2027 in Thailand: Handmade Cotton Gifts with Meaning, from 350 THB
A good Children's Day gift, a ของขวัญวันเด็ก (Children's Day gift) in Thai, is one the child keeps long after the party. Children's Day 2027 falls on Saturday 9 January 2027, and here are 14 handmade cotton ideas from 350 Baht, sorted by type and by age.
Every piece is knotted by hand in Chiang Rai by Nicha and the Akha women of Asha village, and you can order it straight from our website.
Start with our dreamcatchers, the pieces made to hang in a child's room.
How to Choose a Children's Day Gift
Two questions do most of the work: how old is the child, and do you want something to play with today or to keep.
Choose by Age
Our bag keychains and fridge magnets suit ages 3 and up, and our dreamcatchers are wall decor for the child's room. Shopping for a baby instead? Our handmade newborn gift ideas are made for that.
| Age | What works well | From our list |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 6 | A dreamcatcher on the bedroom wall with a bedtime story, or a first bag keychain for the school bag | Turtle Bag Keychain, The Pinky Peace Dreamcatcher, The Flying Blue Dreamcatcher, Tula Garland |
| 7 to 9 | A sea animal to clip on the school bag or collect with friends | Little Squid Bag Keychain, Star Fish Fridge Magnet, Whale Tail Fridge Magnet |
| 10 to 12 | A piece with a story they can tell, a dreamcatcher they choose themselves, or a first little bag of their own | Elephant Bag Keychain, Pla Ta Pian Bag Keychain, Moon Dreamcatcher, Blue Lady Little Bag |
Toy or Keepsake?
A toy is made for play on the day. A keepsake is made to stay: on the school bag, on the fridge, on the bedroom wall.
Many families give both, a toy for the fun and a small keepsake for the memory. Several of our pieces carry a meaning from Thai or wider Asian tradition, so you have a little story to tell when you hand them over.
14 Children's Day Gift Ideas from Macrame by Nicha
Grouped by type, from 350 Baht up to a custom piece on quotation. Thirteen are on our website, ready to order, and the custom dreamcatcher is made for you on quotation.
Dreamcatchers for the Child's Room
Five handmade dreamcatchers from 450 Baht, plus a custom piece. In Ojibwe tradition, the dreamcatcher is a protective charm made for children, meant to catch any harm in the air.
Hang it on the wall of the child's room, out of small children's reach. Then read our dreamcatcher legend to tell your child at bedtime on the night it goes up.
1. The Pinky Peace Dreamcatcher, 450 Baht
The Pinky Peace Dreamcatcher is knotted in cotton cord with beads and real feathers. A soft pink piece for a calm bedroom wall.
2. The Poetic Sea Dreamcatcher, 450 Baht
The Poetic Sea Dreamcatcher brings together cotton cord, beads, shells and real feathers. Made for a child who loves the sea.
3. The Flying Blue Dreamcatcher, 450 Baht
The Flying Blue Dreamcatcher is made with cotton cord, beads and real feathers. A blue piece for a child's first dreamcatcher.
4. The Moonrise Dreamcatcher, 450 Baht
The Moonrise Dreamcatcher combines natural cotton rope, beads, stones and real feathers. Hang it above the bed or on any wall of the room.
5. Moon Dreamcatcher, 1,250 Baht
The Moon Dreamcatcher is a crescent moon in 100% cotton cord, with pearls, real feathers and a rose quartz stone, about 30 x 8.5 inches. A statement piece for an older child's wall.
6. Custom Dreamcatcher, on Quotation
Want a dreamcatcher in the child's favourite colours, or with their name engraved on a small wooden label? Tell us what you have in mind on LINE or by email, and we'll send you a quotation.
A Cotton Garland for the Bedroom
7. Tula Garland, 650 Baht
The Tula Garland is 1 m of hand-knotted cotton rope and wooden beads, to hang on the bedroom wall, a door or above a window.
In Pali, tula means cotton. In Thailand, cotton thread is a child's first blessing, tied around a newborn's wrists at the welcoming ceremony.
Bag Keychains and Fridge Magnets
Six small animals in handmade cotton, to clip on a school bag or stick on the family fridge.
8. Turtle Bag Keychain, 350 Baht
The Turtle Bag Keychain is 7 cm of hand-knotted cotton. In Chinese and wider Asian belief, the turtle stands for long life, a sweet wish for a child.
9. Star Fish Fridge Magnet, 350 Baht
The Star Fish Fridge Magnet is handmade in cotton, flat and light, with a magnet set into the back. A little piece of the sea for the family fridge.
10. Pla Ta Pian Bag Keychain, 390 Baht
The Pla Ta Pian Bag Keychain, 11.5 cm tall, is the ปลาตะเพียน (woven barb fish) of Thai tradition, a blessing for strength and prosperity. It was hung where children could watch it and practise their sight.
Its name also echoes พากเพียร (perseverance), a good wish for the school year. Read the full story of the Thai woven barb fish and its meaning.
11. Little Squid Bag Keychain, 390 Baht
The Little Squid Bag Keychain measures 8 cm tall with a 6 cm round body, all in handmade cotton. A playful sea animal for children who love the ocean.
12. Elephant Bag Keychain, 390 Baht
The Elephant Bag Keychain, 10 x 8 cm in cotton, carries Thailand's national symbol. The white elephant was named the symbol of Thailand in 1963, and 13 March is now Thai Elephant Day.
13. Whale Tail Fridge Magnet, 390 Baht
The Whale Tail Fridge Magnet is handmade entirely in cotton, with magnet beads set firmly into the back. A sea lover's piece for the fridge door.
For ages 3 and up. Not for children under 3. Keep magnets out of reach of young children.
A Little Bag for a Little Lady
14. Blue Lady Little Bag, 490 Baht
Blue Lady is a little macrame bag in indigo blue cotton, about 13 x 16.5 cm with a 50 cm strap.
A first bag of her own for a little lady, just the right size for her small treasures.
Gifts That Help Them Learn
If you'd like the gift to teach something, pair a keepsake with a small activity.
- A picture book about Thai animals, given with the Elephant Bag Keychain.
- A craft afternoon together: draw or colour their favourite sea animal, then hang it next to the magnet on the fridge.
- A bedtime story: read the dreamcatcher legend on the night the dreamcatcher goes up.
Ordering for a Whole Class or Company
Buying for a school class, a community event or your company's Children's Day activity? Tell us how many children, your budget and your date, and we'll send you a quotation.
Teachers' Day follows a week later, on 16 January 2027. If you're shopping for both, have a look at our 12 gift ideas for Teachers' Day and Wai Kru (the ceremony to honour teachers).
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Children's Day 2570 (2027)?
Saturday 9 January 2027. วันเด็กแห่งชาติ (National Children's Day) falls on the second Saturday of January.
The first one was held on 3 October 1955. The move to January was decided in 1964, and it has been held in January since 1965. The Prime Minister's คำขวัญวันเด็ก (Children's Day motto) for 2570 is usually announced shortly before the day.
What should I give my child for Children's Day?
Something that fits their age and stays with them. Bag Keychains and magnets suit ages 3 and up, dreamcatchers suit the child's room, and the elephant and pla ta pian (woven barb fish) come with a Thai story to tell.
How much should I spend on a Children's Day gift?
Whatever feels right for your family. Our ideas run from 350 Baht for the Turtle Bag Keychain to 1,250 Baht for the Moon Dreamcatcher, and most sit between 350 and 450 Baht.
Should I choose ของแจก (giveaways) or ของขวัญ (a gift)?
ของแจก (giveaways) are small items handed out to many children at once, at an event or in class. ของขวัญ (a gift) is chosen for one child.
Our pieces start at 350 Baht, so they fit best as a gift for one child, or as a class order on quotation.
Which age suits bag keychains and fridge magnets?
Ages 3 and up, with fridge magnets placed up high by an adult. Dreamcatchers go on the wall, out of small children's reach.
How do I order?
Add the piece to your cart on our website and check out. For a custom dreamcatcher or a class or company order, message us on LINE or email hello@macramebynicha.com.