Loan Him Kao Craft Village in Chiang Mai

icon-locationChiang Mai - Thailand
"Just a short drive from the ancient city of Chiang Mai, Loang Him Kao is a Mon village, originating from Ken Tung in Myanmar's Bang Shat. The beautiful village offers a slow-paced lifestyle with traditional arts and crafts. The unique arts and crafts attract a large number of tourists from all over the world to explore. Loang Him Kao also has a market called Chamcha that sells village crafts that is open on weekends."

Chiang Mai's small villages have played an important role in making the local neighborhoods a favorite with tourists. San Kamphaeng district is known as a handicraft district. In addition to Bo Sang Umbrella Village and the best local celadon kilns, Loan Him Kao is also a village famous for its handmade textile products.

Loan Him Kao is a village located on the Kao River, famous for lovers of textile products, handicrafts and accessories. If you are a fabric enthusiast, you will be happy to go from house to house in the village to visit and shop because the products here are uniquely produced, bringing attractive beauty to the people. their own way.

There are many shops and shops where you can shop in the village:

Slowstitch Studio specializes in handcrafted indigo furniture, fashion accessories and naturally dyed textiles.

Anda Indigo Chiang Mai displays indigo-dyed clothing and products.

Meena Rice Based Cuisine serves Asian and Thai dishes, suitable for vegetarians as well. This eatery was recently listed in the Michelin Guide 2020, one of the famous Bib Gourmand eateries in Chiang Mai.

Every year, the village of Lang Him Kao also holds a fair lasting about 5 days in November, coinciding with the time of the Loy Krathong Festival, to introduce unique products to the public. During the fair, it has more shops, manufacturers, workshops and special activities that attract a large number of traders and tourists.