Handmade Cotton Coasters 🇹🇭✨
▶ Pre-order only. For bulk orders, please contact me
▶ For custom color, please contact me
A Thai souvenir you actually reach for every day.
Our handmade cotton coasters bring a craft touch to the table, the coffee corner and family gatherings. Hand wash them and they are ready to use again.
Pick from five colour options. They work equally well as something for your own home, a gift for a foreign friend, or a favour your guests keep and use.
Product Details
- Handmade in Asha village, Chiang Rai, Thailand
- Material: cotton
- Size: Ø10.5 cm
- Sold as a pair
- Hand washable
- Available with a label or in a paper gift box
Made by Akha Women
- These coasters are handmade by Akha women through the AKHA MA-DE social program
- This set is knotted by Abu Jor, Abu Jan and Ama Mishu. We can tell you who made yours.
- Every purchase directly supports these women and creates opportunity in their community
Bulk Orders
- For weddings, retirements, corporate gifts or hotel welcome gifts, we make these up as sets with no minimum order quantity
- Choose your own colours, and add engraving or a logo tag. Please contact us for a quotation
Contact Us
- You can reach us any time through Messenger, Instagram or our "Contact Us" page
Packaging and Shipping:
- Standard delivery within Thailand takes 8 to 10 working days, and express starts from one week, depending on the product. Shipping cost is calculated at checkout. Because our products are handmade, delivery times can vary depending on how many orders are in production.
- For international shipping, please contact us
Returns and Exchanges:
We accept returns and exchanges:
- Please contact us within 7 days of receiving your order
- Send the item back within 14 days of receiving it
Return conditions:
- The buyer covers return shipping where the reason for dissatisfaction is not caused by a third party. If the returned item is not in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
* Product images are for presentation purposes only and each piece may differ slightly from the photo. Colours may appear different on screen depending on your device settings.
** As each piece is handmade, the dimensions given in the product details may vary by approximately +/- 2 cm.
What Is a Coaster, and What Do Thai People Call It?
A coaster is the small mat you put under a glass or a coffee cup.
In Thai it goes by three names that all mean the same object: thi rong kaeo (a glass rest), chan rong kaeo (a glass saucer) and phaen rong kaeo (a glass mat).
In English you will also see it written as a drink coaster.
Which Coaster Suits You? Cotton, Ceramic, Cork and Silicone Compared
If you are choosing a coaster, start with the material.
This table sums up what outside sources say about each one, cotton's own limits included.
| Material | Good points | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton (ours) | Hand washable, hand-knotted, in 5 colourways or a custom colour. | Can stain, and stains can be hard to wash out. In hot, humid weather cotton can grow mildew if it stays damp, so let it dry fully. |
| Ceramic / diatomite | Ceramic is hard, and diatomite is light. | Can break if dropped, and strong coffee or tea can stain ceramic. |
| Cork | Light, and it softens the sound when you set a glass down. | Can become brittle or crumble over a very long time. |
| Silicone | Durable. | Can carry an odour, and mould can build up in the grooves. |
Pick cotton when you want a coaster you can hand wash, in colours you choose yourself. Ours are Ø10.5 cm, sold as a pair, at 490 baht.
How to Care for Cotton Coasters
- Hand wash, then let them dry fully after every wash or spill
- Every piece is handmade, so sizes vary slightly and no two are identical. That is the nature of handwork
Coasters as Souvenirs and Favours
Cotton coasters work well as a gift for a foreign friend, because they fit in hand luggage, and the person actually uses them every day.
For weddings, retirements and company events, coasters are the favour guests take home and keep using.
Choose colours to match your theme, and add engraving or a logo tag.
See the full range in our Thai souvenirs and handmade favours collection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coasters
How do you wash a cotton coaster?
Hand wash it, then let it dry fully every time.
Do cotton coasters go mouldy?
Cotton can grow mildew in hot, humid weather if it stays damp. The US EPA notes that damp materials dried within 24 to 48 hours will, in most cases, stay free of mould, so let your coasters dry fully after every wash or spill.