Description

Do you love tie-dye? Tie dye is even better as produced ethically by local artisans. This beautiful accessory Karen pouch in light green/grey tie dye is made of traditional woven fabric by Karen village weavers in northern Thailand. Buying this product provides the hill tribe communities with rural employment and support their families.

The Karen are the largest tribal group in Thailand with an estimated 321,000 living in Thailand. There are two major sub-tribes, namely Sgaw Karen and Pwo Karen. Karen women are noted for their ikat (tie-dye) weaving using cotton thread and natural dyes. The weaving is done on a back-strap loom. Karen living in different areas produce their own style of dresses, which give rich variety to handicrafts they produce. Some of them embroider using Job’s tears (seeds) for embellishment. Karen men produce baskets, musical instruments, betel nut boxes and animal bells.