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Thai Tribal Crafts (TTC), established in 1973, is an agency sponsored by the Christian Service Foundation (Baptist). The main objective of TTC is to provide opportunities for improving the quality of life of the tribal people in Northern Thailand. To achieve this we have the following goals: 1. To be a non-profit but self-sustaining agency. 2. To operate under the principle of fair trade. 3. To preserve the traditional arts and crafts of tribal people. 4. To provided advice and training for the producers on quality control as well as creating new designs.

Type of Organization:

Multilateral Government Body

Annual Budget in US$:

100K - 1M

Year Established:

1973

Representative:

Harry Wathittayakul

Products and Services We Want to Sell:

• SMALL ACCESSORIES : We carry an extensive range of small accessories which includes wallets, key cases, spectacle cases, coin purses, cosmetic and toiletry bags, lipstick holders, wrist purses and many other custom items.
• BAGS : Our bags use traditional tribal & contemporary ethnic designs.
• TRAVEL ACCESSORIES : Our range of travel accessories are both fun and functional. The range includes wallets, passport holders, money belts, bum bags and overnight bags.
• HOME LIVING : Our home living ranges are an eclectic mix of both traditional tribal and contemporary ethnic. Products include cushion covers, throws, bed covers, bean bag covers and a selection of table top textile items.
• CLOTHING : Our clothing ranges reflect their tribal origins in a fusion of traditional patterns and classic styling. We carry a comprehensive range of vests for both men and women.
• BASKETRY : We carry a specialized range of traditional bamboo basketry. The giant Karen Bamboo Dome basket which is traditionally used for storage is popular.
• CHRISTMAS TRIMS : Celebrate Christmas with our unique selection of Christmas textile products, particularly our Christmas table top items such as table runners, place mats and napkin sets and coasters. Other Christmas items include : wall hangings, stocki
• MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS : Music is still very much part of traditional tribal village life. We promote a range of these traditional musical instruments which include Mien and Karen drums, Lisu lute and flute, Karen harp and guitar, Lahu naw (wind instrument)
• JEWELRY : Ornamentation is very much a part of traditional tribal culture. Using traditional imagery we offer a unique range of handcrafted silver jewelry.

Sustainability Issues

Description of Our Sustainability Program:

All of the products in the TTC Website have been produced by the six major hill tribe gourps living in Northern Thailand.

Our Design and Product Development (DPD) takes great care to check the quality control of products and environmental effect. We also check the raw materials for our fabric products such as threads for weaving, lining cloths for finished products etc...that our artisans get from local market. The products we are carrying include traditional design as well as modified items made by our trained tribal women as follows :
BAGS : Our bags use traditional tribal & contemporary ethnic designs.
TRAVEL ACCESSORIES : Our range of travel accessories are both fun and functional. The range includes wallets, passport holders, money belts, bum bags and overnight bags.
HOME LIVING : Our home living ranges are an eclectic mix of both traditional tribal and contemporary ethnic. Products include cushion covers, throws, bed covers, bean bag covers and a selection of table top textile items.
CLOTHING : Our clothing ranges reflect their tribal origins in a fusion of traditional patterns and classic styling. We carry a comprehensive range of vests for both men and women.
SMALL ACCESSORIES : We carry an extensive range of small accessories which includes wallets, key cases, spectacle cases, coin purses, cosmetic and toiletry bags, lipstick holders, wrist purses and many other custom items.
BASKETRY : We carry a specialized range of traditional bamboo basketry. The giant Karen Bamboo Dome basket which is traditionally used for storage is popular.
CHRISTMAS TRIMS : Celebrate Christmas with our unique selection of Christmas textile products, particularly our Christmas table top items such as table runners, place mats and napkin sets and coasters. Other Christmas items include : wall hangings, stockings in different sizes and tree skirts.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS : Music is still very much part of traditional tribal village life. We promote a range of these traditional musical instruments which include Mien and Karen drums, Lisu lute and flute, Karen harp and guitar, Lahu naw (wind instrument) and Lahu and Akha bamboo mouth harps.
JEWELRY : Ornamentation is very much a part of traditional tribal culture. Using traditional imagery we offer a unique range of handcrafted silver jewelry.

Certifications and Memberships:

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  WFTO Mark