{"title":"Thai Souvenirs \u0026 Giveaways","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in this collection is knotted by hand in cotton, in Thailand, by the Akha women of Asha village near Chiang Rai. Nothing here is imported, rebranded or mass produced. When you give one of these, you are giving something a person made, and we can tell you who.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne collection, four occasions: keepsakes to take home, favours for a wedding, gifts for a retirement or farewell, and welcome gifts for guests and clients. The same handmade pieces, chosen for the occasion and the quantity you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Akha Women in Chiang Rai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pieces are made through \u003cstrong\u003eAKHA MA-DE\u003c\/strong\u003e, the social program run by Macrame by Nicha in Asha village, 30 minutes from Chiang Rai city. The program launched in 2021 and supports the livelihoods of more than five Akha families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe women work from their own village, on their own schedule, at a fair rate per piece. That is the point of the program: income that does not require leaving home or leaving the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Each Piece Means\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Elephant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elephant is inseparable from Thai culture, standing for strength and wisdom. A white elephant traditionally represents royal power and prosperity. Knotted in cotton with a premium hook, available with a label or in a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhuang Malai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Thailand's most recognisable symbols. The \u003cstrong\u003ephuang malai\u003c\/strong\u003e garland is traditionally made from fresh flowers for offerings, welcomes and thanks. We reimagined it in cotton so it lasts, as a tricolour piece that works as a keyring, a mirror charm or a small lucky gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMuay Thai Mongkhon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mongkhon is the headband worn by Muay Thai fighters before a bout, for protection and honour. It explains something about Thailand to whoever receives it, which is why it travels better than an airport magnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Turtle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea turtles are found on islands across Thailand. The earth turtle is auspicious and has historically been offered to the king as a gesture of respect, longevity and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePla Ta Pian, the Thai Fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fish-shaped \u003cstrong\u003epla ta pian\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional symbol of prosperity, abundance and protection, long hung in homes or near a cradle to bring good fortune and keep children safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Sea Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whale Tail, the Little Squid, the Ship's Wheel, the Sea Shell, the Star Fish and the Sea Turtle, each as a keyring or a fridge magnet, for anyone bringing home a piece of the Thai coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoasters, Napkin Rings and Bracelets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the table rather than the keyring. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vintage-coasters-set-2-pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVintage Coasters\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tithati-coasters-set-2-pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTithati Coasters\u003c\/a\u003e come as a pair and are hand washable. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ulalita-rings-napkin-rings-x2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUllulita Napkin Rings\u003c\/a\u003e are machine washable on a stainless ring. The Signature Bracelet carries an engraved silver medallion and is machine washable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMalai Glin Rak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton and wood, in a wooden box, in eight colours that each carry a meaning: gold for prosperity, silver for purity, red for vitality, beige for grounding, pink for tenderness, sky for grace, green for growth, blue for devotion. Choose the colour to match the message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWedding Favours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phuang malai is already a Thai wedding object, which makes it the natural favour for guests. Small cotton pieces work where printed trinkets do not: they are keepable, they photograph well on a place setting, and nobody leaves them behind on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose one design across the whole guest list, or mix colours by table. Malai Glin Rak in a wooden box suits the parents, the officiant and the principal guests, while keyrings and magnets suit the wider list. Tell us your guest count and we will quote per piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetirement and Farewell Gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA retirement gift has to carry more weight than a keyring. For honouring a colleague at the end of a long career, the malai tier is the right register: Malai Glin Rak in its wooden box, or a larger piece from our malai range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same applies to farewells, transfers and long-service recognition. Colour matters here. Gold and yellow read as Thai and celebratory, red reads as Chinese and festive, and black is for mourning, so we will steer you away from it for a happy occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorporate Gifts, Event Giveaways and Welcome Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor conferences, delegations, staff gifts and client thank-yous, these pieces solve the problem branded merchandise cannot: they are made by named people in a named village, so the story survives being repeated by whoever hands them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe customise our own products with engraving, a logo tag or a colour to match your brand, and there is no minimum order quantity. We do not manufacture other people's designs. For quantities and lead times, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/corporategifts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecorporate gifts page\u003c\/a\u003e and request a quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotel Turndown and Guest Welcome Gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHotels are replacing chocolates and plastic amenities with locally made keepsakes, and a cotton piece made by a named Akha maker is exactly that. Small enough for a turndown tray, substantial enough for a VIP welcome, and it survives the flight home in a guest's suitcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur turndown tier and welcome tier sit inside normal hotel budgets. We supply direct, so there is no sourcing agency between you and the maker. More detail in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/infos\/turndown-gifts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to turndown gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGifts for Foreign Friends and Colleagues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are buying for someone from abroad, these are the pieces that work. They carry a story you can tell in one sentence, they are light and flat and unbreakable for hand luggage, and they are priced to give several rather than one grand gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also work as welcome gifts for arriving guests and thank-you gifts at the end of a visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Tell a Thai Souvenir Is Really Made in Thailand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of what is sold as a Thai souvenir is not made in Thailand. The clearest example is elephant pants: around 30 THB imported, around 300 THB when genuinely made here. Ten times the price for the same look. Price alone tells you a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for a named maker, a village or workshop you can locate, natural materials that vary slightly between pieces, and a seller who can answer where and by whom it was made. The full checklist, including which authenticity marks mean something and which do not, is in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/infos\/thai-souvenirs-made-in-thailand\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour guide to spotting a genuine Thai souvenir\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton, Not Plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pieces are made primarily from \u003cstrong\u003ecotton\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with wood and other natural materials depending on the design. Each one is knotted and assembled by hand, so no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters more than it sounds. The souvenir aisle and the favour aisle both run on moulded plastic and resin that is thrown away within a year. A cotton piece is washable, keeps its shape, and is still there in ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-Winning Social Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur work has been recognised with the \u003cstrong\u003eUN Women WEPs Award\u003c\/strong\u003e for Women's Empowerment in the SME category in 2024, the \u003cstrong\u003eEXO Foundation Gold Prize 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Community Empowerment category, and a place as Featured Designer at the \u003cstrong\u003eUNESCO Creative Cities Showcase\u003c\/strong\u003e at ICONSIAM in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese awards are about the same thing this collection is about: keeping the craft alive, keeping the income in the community, and being able to show our work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering, Quantities and Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces ship across Thailand and internationally. Most of what we make is made to order, so a piece showing as sold out is rarely unavailable, it just needs a lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a specific colour, a set made up for a guest list, engraving, or a quantity for an event, message us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/dHfNdMg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLINE\u003c\/a\u003e or through our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e and we will come back with a quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handmade-cotton-coasters","title":"Handmade Cotton Coasters, Set of 2, Made in Thailand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg height=\"139\" width=\"423\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Trust_Badges_2aa96893-67ed-4dee-8135-8ec59be042fc_480x480.png?v=1617258684\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Cotton Coasters 🇹🇭✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Thai souvenir you actually use, not one you put on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur handmade cotton \u003cstrong\u003ecoasters\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a craft touch to the table, the coffee corner and family gatherings. They absorb properly, they wash, and they keep working. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not moulded plastic that gets thrown out within a year. They work equally well as something for your own home, a gift for a foreign friend, or a favour your guests keep and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Asha village, Chiang Rai, Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eØ10.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHand washable\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvailable with a label or in a paper gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Akha Women\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/AkhaMa-De-ChristmasOrnamentsbyAkhaWomen-SocialEntrepriseThailand-WomenEmpowermentThailand-Logo_160x160.jpg?v=1692445983\" alt=\"Akha Ma-De - Handmade Cotton Coasters by Akha Women - Social Enterprise Thailand - Women Empowerment Thailand - Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coasters are handmade by Akha women through the AKHA MA-DE social program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis set is knotted by Abu Jor, Abu Jan and Ama Mishu.\u003c\/strong\u003e We can tell you who made yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery purchase \u003cstrong\u003edirectly supports these women and creates opportunity in their community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"article_cta page-width right\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/collections\/thai-souvenirs\"\u003eSee all our Thai souvenirs and handmade favours here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBulk Orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor weddings, retirements, corporate gifts or hotel welcome gifts, we make these up as sets with \u003cstrong\u003eno minimum order quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChoose your own colours, and add engraving or a logo tag. Please \u003cstrong\u003econtact us\u003c\/strong\u003e for a quotation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContact Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can reach us any time through \u003cstrong\u003eMessenger\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eInstagram\u003c\/strong\u003e or our \u003cstrong\u003e\"Contact Us\"\u003c\/strong\u003e page\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/macramebynichaofficial\" title=\"Facebook Macrame by Nicha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Nicha_stamp_2e77c003-dc1b-4d6e-914d-8304710b7c09_480x480.png?v=1617375680\" alt=\"Facebook Macrame by Nicha\" width=\"77\" height=\"77\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"null\" title=\"Instagram Macrame by Nicha\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/macrame.by.nicha\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"78\" width=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Untitled_design_2385bbd8-9a7a-485d-be87-3d48c7dfd188_480x480.jpg?v=1618226698\" alt=\"Instagram Macrame by Nicha\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e↑ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReach us here ↑\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and Shipping:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDelivery within Thailand takes approximately 5 to 10 working days. Because our products are handmade, delivery times can vary depending on how many orders are in production.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor international or express shipping, please contact us\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns and Exchanges:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe accept returns and exchanges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlease contact us within 7 days of receiving your order\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSend the item back within 14 days of receiving it\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e** As each piece is handmade, the dimensions given in the product details may vary by approximately +\/- 2 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is a Coaster, and What Do Thai People Call It?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecoaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is the small mat you put under a glass or a coffee cup, to catch the condensation running down the outside before it reaches the table. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Thai it goes by three names that all mean the same object: \u003cstrong\u003eที่รองแก้ว\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eจานรองแก้ว\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eแผ่นรองแก้ว\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn English you will also see it written as a \u003cstrong\u003edrink coaster\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most overlooked object on the table, and the one that decides whether your wooden table has white rings on it in two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Coaster Material Actually Absorbs? An Honest Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are shopping for an \u003cstrong\u003eabsorbent coaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, the material is the only thing that really matters. Here is the straight comparison, including where cotton loses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton.\u003c\/strong\u003e The most absorbent of the group, because the water goes into the fabric rather than sitting on top of it. Silent when you put a glass down, light, and washable indefinitely. The limits: not for very hot dishes, and coffee or red wine will stain if left to dry. Wash it soon and it lifts out.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic and diatomite stone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely absorbent and good looking, but heavy, noisy when a glass lands, and they break when dropped.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCork.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and cheap, but it frays and discolours with use.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable and handsome, but it barely absorbs anything. The water pools on the surface and reaches your table anyway.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone and acrylic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterproof, easy to rinse, inexpensive. But they do not absorb, and they read as disposable rather than as something in your home.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShort version: if you want real absorbency that lasts, cotton wins. If you regularly put very hot items down, buy ceramic or wood instead. We do not make something that solves every problem, and we would rather not claim we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Care for Cotton Coasters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHand wash in cool or warm water with a mild soap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor coffee, tea or wine, wash while the stain is still wet. It lifts far more easily\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSqueeze the water out gently, do not wring hard, and dry in the shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNo ironing needed. Knotted cotton returns to shape as it dries\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEvery piece is handmade, so sizes vary slightly and no two are identical. That is the nature of handwork, not a defect\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoasters as Souvenirs and Favours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCotton coasters work well as a \u003cstrong\u003egift for a foreign friend\u003c\/strong\u003e, because they are flat, light and unbreakable, they fit in hand luggage, and the person actually uses them every day rather than putting them in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor weddings, retirements and company events, coasters are the \u003cstrong\u003efavour\u003c\/strong\u003e guests do not leave behind on the table. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose colours to match your theme, and add engraving or a logo tag. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/collections\/thai-souvenirs\"\u003eThai souvenirs and handmade favours collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macrame by Nicha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46482294341818,"sku":"MBN-XM-073","price":490.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Christmas_ornament_craftwomen_-_Akha_women_living_in_Chiang_Rai_-_Thailand.jpg?v=1765100029"},{"product_id":"handmade-elephant-keychain","title":"Handmade Cotton Elephant Keychain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg height=\"139\" width=\"423\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Trust_Badges_2aa96893-67ed-4dee-8135-8ec59be042fc_480x480.png?v=1617258684\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Cotton Elephant Keychain 🐘✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thai souvenir everyone recognises, made by people we can name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eelephant keychain \u003c\/strong\u003eis knotted by hand in cotton and finished with a premium hook. It is small, flat and unbreakable, which makes it the easiest thing to carry home and the easiest thing to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost elephant souvenirs sold in Thailand are imported and finished in a factory. \u003cstrong\u003eThis one is made in a village in Chiang Rai, by women whose names we publish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Asha village, Chiang Rai, Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 10 x 8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePremium hook, label included\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHand washable\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvailable with a label or in a gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAlso available as a fridge magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Akha Women\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/AkhaMa-De-ChristmasOrnamentsbyAkhaWomen-SocialEntrepriseThailand-WomenEmpowermentThailand-Logo_160x160.jpg?v=1692445983\" alt=\"Akha Ma-De - Handmade Cotton Elephant Keychain by Akha Women - Social Enterprise Thailand - Women Empowerment Thailand - Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese elephants are handmade by Akha women through the AKHA MA-DE social program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece is knotted by Abu Jor and Abu Jan. The gift box version is made by Abu Athu, Abu Jor and Abu Jan.\u003c\/strong\u003e We can tell you who made yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery purchase \u003cstrong\u003edirectly supports these women and creates opportunity in their community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"article_cta page-width right\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/collections\/thai-souvenirs\"\u003eSee all our Thai souvenirs and handmade favours here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBulk Orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor weddings, retirements, corporate gifts or hotel welcome gifts, we make these up as sets with \u003cstrong\u003eno minimum order quantity. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease \u003cstrong\u003econtact us\u003c\/strong\u003e for a quotation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContact Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can reach us any time through \u003cstrong\u003eMessenger\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eInstagram\u003c\/strong\u003e or our \u003cstrong\u003e\"Contact Us\"\u003c\/strong\u003e page\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/macramebynichaofficial\" title=\"Facebook Macrame by Nicha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Nicha_stamp_2e77c003-dc1b-4d6e-914d-8304710b7c09_480x480.png?v=1617375680\" alt=\"Facebook Macrame by Nicha\" width=\"77\" height=\"77\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"null\" title=\"Instagram Macrame by Nicha\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/macrame.by.nicha\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"78\" width=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Untitled_design_2385bbd8-9a7a-485d-be87-3d48c7dfd188_480x480.jpg?v=1618226698\" alt=\"Instagram Macrame by Nicha\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e↑ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReach us here ↑\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and Shipping:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDelivery within Thailand takes approximately 5 to 10 working days. Because our products are handmade, delivery times can vary depending on how many orders are in production.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor international or express shipping, please contact us\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns and Exchanges:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe accept returns and exchanges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlease contact us within 7 days of receiving your order\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSend the item back within 14 days of receiving it\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e** As each piece is handmade, the dimensions given in the product details may vary by approximately +\/- 2 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Elephant Is the Symbol of Thailand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe elephant is inseparable from Thai culture. It stands for \u003cstrong\u003estrength and wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it has carried kings, hauled teak, and fought in war across centuries of Thai history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite elephant\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the most weight of all. It represents royal power and prosperity, and by tradition a white elephant found in the kingdom belongs to the king. It appeared on the national flag of Siam until 1917.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why an elephant keychain is not a generic tourist trinket in Thailand. It is the one object that carries the country\u0026#39;s own idea of itself, which is what makes it work as a gift to someone from abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Tell a Handmade Thai Elephant from an Imported One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost elephants sold to visitors in Thailand were not made in Thailand. Here is how to tell, whoever you end up buying from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clearest signal. An imported elephant keychain costs around 30 to 50 THB wholesale. One genuinely handmade in Thailand costs several times that, because someone was paid to make it.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook at two of them side by side.\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade pieces are never identical. The knots sit slightly differently, the proportions shift a little. Machine-made pieces match exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial.\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural cotton, silk or hand-dyed fabric ages and softens. Polyester and resin stay stiff and shiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsk who made it.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the question that separates everyone. A seller who buys wholesale cannot answer it. A maker can name the village, and often the person.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe publish the names of the women who knot each piece, at the top of this page. There is a longer checklist in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/blogs\/infos\/thai-souvenirs-made-in-thailand\"\u003eour guide to spotting a genuine Thai souvenir\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeychain or Fridge Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe same elephant is made in two finishes. The \u003cstrong\u003ekeychain\u003c\/strong\u003e comes with a premium hook and goes on keys, a bag or a rear-view mirror. The \u003cstrong\u003efridge magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e version has no hook and sits flat. Contact us for Fridge magnet enquiries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are buying for someone abroad, the magnet travels better in a wallet or a coat pocket and there is nothing to catch. If it is for yourself or for keys, take the keychain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElephants as Gifts and Favours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton elephant works as a \u003cstrong\u003egift for a foreign friend\u003c\/strong\u003e because the story fits in one sentence and the object fits in hand luggage. It weighs almost nothing and cannot break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor weddings, company events and retirements it works as a \u003cstrong\u003efavour\u003c\/strong\u003e, in one colour across the guest list or mixed by table. 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