Chiang Mai: Artisans and Workshops Cultural Tour

Get inspired by Chiang Mai's proud legacy of craftsmanship. Being the birthplace of Thai handicraft, this half-day tour takes you into San Kamphaeng, the centre of Chiang Mai's most vibrant handicraft district where ordinary daily household and decorative items are crafted, painted and displayed. Visit factories and galleries of Chiang Mai's most famous forms of handicraft. Watch skilled artists at work in silk weaving houses, umbrella painting studios, woodcarving workshops and celadon ceramic kilns. See artisans creating silverware items, lacquerware and admire intricate details of umbrella painting. Discover how teak wood is shaped into elegant furniture using traditional tools, and how silver and lacquer techniques are passed down through families. You'll have the chance to buy some of the amazing work directly from makers, each piece a unique memory. An enriching tour for travelers who appreciate local art and meaningful shopping experiences.