KongThai, Inc. :: Product Sourcing
Product Sourcing
From the Skilled Hands of Local Thais to Your Home
It’s true – there are actual people behind each product we sell.
That unique decorative silk pillow that caught your eye? It’s likely to start with fabric that’s dyed to a rich, vibrant color by a woman earning extra income working from her home to help support her family. She hand-stitches the patterns with care, adding adornments to complete a traditional Thai decorative pillow that appears as art to those of us admiring her finished product.
She takes those decorative silk pillow covers she’s made with her own hands and sells them at markets, to merchants and distributors who will see that people around the world can enjoy her exceptional work in their homes.
Our very own Khun Benjamas attends these fairs and markets in Thailand, where she searches out the quality handicrafts and Thai products that you can buy through the KongThai website.
She looks for home décor, accessories and Thai handicrafts that display our signature requirements for every item we sell:
Quality craftsmanship and excellent materials
Attention to detail that comes from skills developed with experience, like precise stitching and weaving, evenness of colors, and sturdy construction techniques. From the carefully created wax used in our decorative candles to the pure silk fabrics that drape so beautifully, the materials that make up each product must satisfy the discerning eye of Khun Benjamas.
Rooted in Thai tradition yet complementary to modern life
Each of our products adds something to your home or life, whether it’s a satisfyingly beautiful splash of color or a functional accessory that expresses a dimension of your unique personality. After all, we think everyone can use a little Thailand in their life.
The government of Thailand is working to make it easier for Thai craftspeople to offset their seasonal income from farming or other basic industries by providing avenues for these individually created Thai gifts and products to get to market.
For many of these people, poverty is a reality of everyday life. As we enjoy authentic Thai handicrafts, it’s sometimes difficult to imagine the standard of living that the people behind these incredibly beautiful products have endured. But be reassured that the products you buy from KongThai.com are purchased as directly as possible from the people who make them, supporting their trade and providing funds for a better life for their families.
One program supported by the government of Thailand, called “One Tambon, One Product”, seeks to bring together products of the people of Thailand who have the skills to create international-quality merchandise.
“Tambon” means sub-district. The One Tambon, One Product program has among its goals the promotion of local Thai products for every Tambon, facilitating the buy-and-sell procedure all throughout Thailand.
KongThai believes strongly in supporting such initiatives that benefit the local level. We attend markets and shows such as those of One Tambon, One Product to find and bring to you authentic Thai handicrafts, home décor, accessories, and much more – to enrich the lives of both our customers and our suppliers.
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