Thai silk is available everywhere, in many styles, weights, and colors. Many tailors can make garments of Thai silk and cotton in a day or so. When purchasing silk, it is best to buy from well-known shops as sometimes Thai "silk" interwoven with synthetics are passed off as the real thing.
Thai silk has become popular worldwide. Few tourists can resist leaving Thailand without a piece of this fabric. Thai silk was originally used for dresses and clothing but nowadays has become a popular material for upholstery, draperies and household furnishing.
Mudmee, a kind of Thai silk produced in the Northeast, is a popular variation of Thai silk.
Thai cotton is not as internationally well know as silk but is equally worth consideration. Many shops now feature contemporary and stylish outfits for men and women using only handwoven Thai cotton. Heavier samples are also often used for decorating; for upholstery, pillows and cushions.
Kom Ma Phat is a cotton print that Hua Hin is known for. This cloth is available in many local shops.
The high quality of both Thai gems and jewelry is becoming increasingly well known. Sapphires and rubies are the best buys here and Thai styles are quite distinct, both the contemporary and traditional styles. Thai gold is considerably cheaper than in Europe or the US and available in Chinese gold shops everywhere. Silver sold in Thailand must be no less than 92.5 percent. Traditional and contemporary designs are available.
There are a wide variety of dolls and toys in Thailand. Among the most unusual are dolls dressed in costumes of Thai classical dance, hilltribe people, regional farmers, as well as those in the costumes of the main characters of the mythical Ramayana. Thai dolls are generally produced with rigid workmanship and high quality and safety standards.
Many areas of Thailand are known for their pottery, each with very distinctive styles. Though Hua Hin in not known for pottery making, examples of this craft are available here in many shops.
Celadon was originally made in Thailand during the Sukhothai period but went out of favor until recently. There are many shops that specialize in this and there are good buys on tableware and other items.
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