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A wealth of shopping opportunities awaits the visitors and bargains around
throughout Thailand country in traditional handicrafts , textiles, gems,
jewelry and antiques as well as more contemporary items.
Clothing
Thailand is one of the world 's leading manufacturers of ready to ware
clothing. Fashion boutiques are found in every shopping mall, while
cheaper clothing such as T-shirts and Jeans are available at bargain
prices from street vendors. Custom tailoring is also very affordable and
tailors can produce or copy most styles in just one day.
Silk
Silk is available in arrange of colors, patterns and plies and is sold by
the yard or as ready made clothing and souvenir items. A unique style of
Thai silk as seen on Thai Lady Dress.
Cotton and Batik
Thai cottons have become increasingly popular and are good deal.
Particularly notable are the hill tribe cottons woven by the People who
live on the hill of Northern Of Thailand. Typically display bold designs
ard often lavish embroidery. Equally distinctive are original batik craft
at several shop in ChiangMai northern Thailand and around Thailand.
Pewterware
Pewter is a fashioned with great skill by Thai craftsmen and the smooth,
silky finish of this attractive alloy is enhanced by delicate relief
decoration. Pewterware items include plate , Boxes, vases and pocket
flasks.
Gems
Bangkok is the colored gems stone capital of the world. But recommended
best buy at other Provinces around Thailand. Cost of living in Bangkok
much more and make prices higher than Local other Provinces. Rubies and
sapphires are indigenous stone, but virtually all colored gems, as well as
diamond, are available. Shoppers should exercise caution.
Antiques
Thai, Chinese, Burmese, and Khmer antiques are excellent buys. There is an
export Ban on certain pieces particularly Buddha images. Other pieces may
require an export licensed.
Ceramics
Traditional and contemporary styles of pottery are available throughout
Thailand Kingdom. Best Known are the distinctive sea-green celadon from
central Provinces.
Lacquerware
A specialty of ChiangMai and the North, this craft involves coating split
bamboo or Teak wood with lacquer, then adding intricate hand-painted
designs typically gold on back lacquer or yellow and green on red brown
background. Look out for Lacquerware bowls, boxes, trays and other items
for decoration or for souvenirs.
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