Fair Trade Tour

19/10/2024

It's a time to resume our mission after the recent flood in Chiang Mai. There are 2 ways to support our Fair Trade Tour - Meet The Makers in the villages we work directly with.

1. Group Trip on every Friday - Any individual can join with others. To save cost, we need the minimum of 5 people to arrange the trip. If not enough people, we will postpone to the next Friday.

2. Private Trip - we can arrange on any weekdays ans special request on SATURDAY. NO minimum required. Can be one, friends or family.

For details, please message us or email at [email protected] , [email protected]

Here is the longer video of our visit to Karen's artisans village with students from Tufts University. Please enjoy.

11/10/2024

Chiang Mai faced severe flooding, the worst in 50 years, and unexpected water level reached our store during the night. More than 60% of our store shelves, tables, and products were damaged. We urgently need your help to restore and continue our mission. Please consider your donation to the following bank account. Any amount will be helpful.
Account Name : Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade Co., Ltd.
Account Number : 501-3-09225-8
Bank : The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Ltd.
Branch : Thaphae Branch
Address : 17 Thaphae Road, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
Telephone : +66 53-281202
SWIFT CODE : SICOTHBK

Chiang Mai faced severe flooding, the worst in 50 years, and unexpected water level reached our store during the night. More than 60% of our store shelves, tables, and products were damaged. We urgently need your help to restore and continue our mission. Please consider your donation to the following bank account. Any amount will be helpful.

Account Name : Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade Co., Ltd.
Account Number : 501-3-09225-8
Bank : The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Ltd.
Branch : Thaphae Branch
Address : 17 Thaphae Road, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
Telephone : +66 53-281202
SWIFT CODE : SICOTHBK

09/10/2024

We continue the second big cleaning day after Chiang Mai's worst flood in the last 50 years. According to the source, the water level at the Pink River was 5.30 meters at the Nawarat Bridge which broke the record in 50 years.
Thank you all for helping us with the cleaning, prayers and continued support.
We will update you again once we ready to reopen our store and classes.

07/10/2024

Thank God that the water level is going down but we need more time to clean up. Our store and classes are still closed. We will try to open tomorrow 8th October.

26/09/2024

Thank you Tufts University students for accompanying us on such a lovely trip to one of our Karen artisans’ villages this week. We hope you enjoyed the experience and we hope to see you again soon!

An experience through

24/09/2024

The rain can't stop us from this great experience. Thank you 11 students from Tufts University, USA and the team for joining our "Fair Trade Tour - Meet The Makers", one of our sustainable programs. We wish you all the best for your stay in Thailand.

If you would like to join our next program, please message us.

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21/08/2024

It's monsoon season in Thailand yet one of the most beautiful times to travel in northern Thailand as we are surrounded by alluring green hills and rice fields.

There are many tourist attractions to visit around but if you want to have unforgettable memory of your visit, we invite you to come and experience our automatic village trip programs.

With your chance to hike around the village to understand better about the culture and village lifestyle, you will join 100% natural dye workshop and enjoy village lunch prepared by the host family by using their own-grown vegetables and rice.

Message us for questions you may have or to join our next trip.

17/08/2024

One of the best times to visit the beautiful nature of the village. Message us to join our next trip.

25/07/2024

Beautiful day in Lisu village. Message us if you want to join our next trip.

17/07/2024

Do you want to join the authentic village trip and natural dye workshop to experience never like before.?

🗓️ When: 26 July, 2024
🕢 Assembly Time: 8:00 AM
🔴 Departure Time: 8:30 AM
⏰ Travel Time: 1:30 hrs (approx)
🟢 Assembly Point: Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade
Back to Chiang Mai by 2:30 PM

The program includes:

Transportation - VIP Van 9 Seats
Hiking around the village (Not jungle)
Natural Dye workshop
Village lunch by the host family
Drinking water
Experience traditional back strap loom, spinning yarns (Not a class and depends on the time we have)

What to bring - Bring a fabric/shirt/scarf to dye natural color (1 item per person to give space for others), your personal items. hiking/walking shoes, and Umbrella/ Rain coat (We can stop outdoor activities if heavy rain)

How to book - Through Instagram / Facebook message or email to [email protected] / [email protected]

Who we are:

The program is organised by Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade. Thai Tribal Crafts (TTC) was established in 1973 to eradicate poverty and provide sustainable development opportunities for the tribal people of northern Thailand so that they have a better life and enable them to access their full potential in society.
TTC has become the first certified member of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) in Thailand since 2002 and operates fully under fair trade principles.

17/06/2024

Join our authentic village trip and natural dye workshop to experience never like before.

When: 21 June, 2024
Assembly Time: 8:00 AM
Departure Time: 8:30 AM
Travel Time: 1:30 hrs (approx)
Assembly Point: Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade
Back to Chiang Mai by 2:30 PM

The program includes:

Transportation - VIP Van 9 Seats
Hiking around the village (Not jungle)
Natural Dye workshop
Village lunch by the host family
Drinking water
Experience traditional back strap loom, spinning yarns (Not a class and depends on the time we have)

What to bring - Bring a fabric/shirt/scarf to dye natural color (1 item per person to give space for others), your personal items. hiking/walking shoes, and Umbrella/ Rain coat (We can stop outdoor activities if heavy rain)

How to book - Through Instagram / Facebook message or email to [email protected] / [email protected]

Who we are:

The program is organised by Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade.

Thai Tribal Crafts (TTC) was established in 1973 to eradicate poverty and provide sustainable development opportunities for the tribal people of northern Thailand so that they have a better life and enable them to access their full potential in society.
TTC has become the first certified member of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) in Thailand since 2002 and operates fully under fair trade principles.

03/05/2024

Thank you for joining our village trip. We are very happy that you enjoy our Natural Dye workshop, village food and hiking around the village. Please message us to JOIN OUR NEXT TRIP.

26/04/2024

Sorry late post but still new in our heart ❤️ with Laura and John on their unforgettable village visit. Hiking and natural dye were the best parts where Laura show off her energy and the love of traditional textile.

18/04/2024

After a joyful Songkran Festival, it's a time to experience the village's life TOMORROW Friday 19 APR.

Do you want to join us? Only limited spots available and have to confirm by this noon for the arrangement. Message us NOWWWWWWWWW ....

22/03/2024

Who wants to join the village lunch? In box us to join together.

12/02/2024

Let's connect with the nature and hike around the authentic hill tribe village.

10/02/2024

We had a wonderful visit to Lisu New Year celebration. More pictures and videos will follow soon. Stay tuned.

09/02/2024

Only 2 spots left for our trip to Lisu hill tribe village tomorrow and join Lisu New Year celebration. If you want to have unforgettable memory of Chiang Mai, come and join us.

07/02/2024

Only 4 spots available now for our trip to Lisu New Year celebration on this coming SAT, 10 FEB. To save your spot, please message as soon as possible. Thanks

06/02/2024

The Lisu New Year celebration is coming once more again on the 10th FEB, which is the same date as Lunar New Year. Join us, and we will bring you to the Lisu village we have been working together over the last 30 years.

You will witness and join the villagers with the constant traditional dances, folk music by the village musicians playing either musical gourd pipes or lutes. The program is followed by a village lunch prepared by the host family and experience of the Lisu patchwork workshop with the artisans after lunch.

Assembly Time: 8:00 AM
Departure Time: 8:30 AM
Travel Time: 1:30 hrs (approx)
Assembly Point: Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade
Back to Chiang Mai by 2:30 PM

What to bring - Just personal items. No hiking and no outdoor activities this time.

How to book - Through Instagram / Facebook message or email to [email protected] / [email protected]

Who we are - The program is organised by Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade.
Thai Tribal Crafts (TTC) was established in 1973 to eradicate poverty and provide sustainable development opportunities for the tribal people of northern Thailand so that they have a better life and enable them to access their full potential in society.

TTC has become the first certified member of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) in Thailand since 2002 and operates fully under fair trade principles.

04/02/2024

Meet The Makers in Lahu village

01/02/2024

Are you looking for natural dye workshop Chiang Mai? Come and join us at the beautiful Karen village. Here is the latest video the recent workshop. Big thanks to all.

Itinerary:

Assembly Time: 8:00 AM
Departure Time: 8:30 AM
Travel Time: 2 hrs (approx)
Assembly Point: Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade
Return to City: 2:30 PM

The program includes:

- Private VAN
- Natural Dye Workshop
- Hiking around the village
- Experience Weaving and Spinning yarns

*** Village Lunch by the host family

31/01/2024

We all now have something special with 100% natural dye. Thank you all for joining our sustainable mission. To join our next trip, please message us.

30/01/2024

Tomorrow's trip is fully booked. Thank you all for joining us. We promise that you will have a great and authentic experience during the trip. Message us to join our next trip on 9 February.