Three Modern Faces of Thai Craftsmanship

Thai craftsmanship is constantly being reborn with a new breath of life. By repurposing premium leather offcuts, hand-shaping brass with artistic intuition, and making ceramic fragments into wearable art, these designers prove that the future of Thai craft lies in its ability to adapt without losing its soul.

Salete

Salete is a sophisticated accessories brand that works with two core materials: handwoven Thai silks produced by local weaving communities and genuine leather. Designed for everyday use yet full of artistic flair, each of its totes and handbags reflects a distinctly Thai identity.

Notable signature line embodies the brand’s commitment to waste reduction – each new bag is meticulously created out of small yet high-quality leather remnants. “We repurpose premium leather offcuts and transform them according to Zero Waste principles, preserving resources and championing sustainability,” says designer and founder Nongnut Bumrungkun.

Facebook: Salete – Bags & Accessories
Instagram: @saletebags

Wisetsill

Founded by a metal artisan named Monsuchart Homraruen, the brass artwork company Wisetsill started out producing a single product: lotus blossoms used as devotional offerings. From these humble spiritual origins, Monsuchart has since expanded his brand’s repertoire – created a refined collection of home décor and functional vessels.

Each piece is shaped entirely by hand, its form guided by both technical precision and artistic intuition. The result is a series of brassworks where subtle variations in grain, texture, and patina lend each object a distinctive character. Having elevated brassware from a ritual object into a modern design statement, Wisetsill today stands at the intersection of tradition and contemporary aesthetics.

Facebook: WISETSILTHAILAND
Instagram: @wisetsill.th

BenjaGlai

Benjarong is a form of Thai ceramics with a storied history. For centuries, this ornate type of porcelain – each piece adorned with complex geometric or floral patterns in luminous colors – has been used as an elegant vessel for food and drink and cherished as a symbol of refinement.

The contemporary jewelry brand BenjaGlai breathes new life into this traditional heritage craft through a modern design approach. Its founder, Saranya Saisiri, is the third-generation custodian of Pinsuwan Benjarong: a pioneering studio of traditional Benjarong design located in Samut Songkhram Province and established over half a century ago. Through meticulous cutting, polishing, and reassembling, she transforms fragments of chipped or damaged ceramics into exquisite necklaces, earrings, and other items of wearable art.

Store Address: Pinsuwan Benjarong, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province
Facebook: BenjaGlai By Pinsuwan Benjarong
Instagram: @benjaglai_

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