{"product_id":"muay-thai-mongkol-keychain","title":"Muay Thai Mongkol Keychain - Handmade with Cotton","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\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuay Thai Mongkhon Keychain 🥊✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tribute to the headband every Muay Thai fighter wears into the ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003emongkhon keychain\u003c\/strong\u003e is knotted by hand in cotton, 12 cm long, finished with a premium hook. It carries the shape of the real thing at a size you can keep on your keys or your gym bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who trains, has trained, or came to Thailand and watched a fight, \u003cstrong\u003ethis is the souvenir that means something specific rather than something generic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Asha village, Chiang Rai, Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 12 cm long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium hook, label included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand washable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a keepsake keychain, not a wearable ring-size mongkhon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Akha Women\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 Muay Thai Mongkhon Keychain by Akha Women - Social Enterprise Thailand - Women Empowerment Thailand - Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are handmade by Akha women through the AKHA MA-DE social program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece is knotted by Abu Athu.\u003c\/strong\u003e We can tell you who made yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003eBulk Orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor gyms, tournaments, 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\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContact Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e↑ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReach us here ↑\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and Shipping:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor international or express shipping, please contact us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns and Exchanges:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe accept returns and exchanges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease contact us within 7 days of receiving your order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSend the item back within 14 days of receiving it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is a Mongkhon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emongkhon\u003c\/strong\u003e is the woven headband a Muay Thai fighter wears into the ring. It is not equipment. It is closer to a blessing you can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally the fighter's teacher makes it and places it on their head, and the fighter wears it only for the \u003cstrong\u003ewai kru ram muay\u003c\/strong\u003e, the dance performed before the fight to pay respect to the teacher, the gym and the sport. Once that is finished the teacher lifts it off, and the fight begins without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is often paired with the \u003cstrong\u003eprajiad\u003c\/strong\u003e, the armbands, which stay on during the fight. The mongkhon does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Is Treated with Respect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real mongkhon is a consecrated object. By custom it is never placed on the floor, never stepped over, and never worn by someone it was not given to. Fighters keep the one their teacher made them for their whole career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur piece is a \u003cstrong\u003ekeepsake in the shape of a mongkhon\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a ring-worn one, and we are clear about that difference. It is made as a tribute to the tradition, by women who are not from the Muay Thai world but who knot it with the same care they give everything else they make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you train, the real one comes from your teacher. 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