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Art Deco
Th Loi Kroh is a good spot for antique shops. Art Deco has an interesting collection of hill-tribe art - particularly Akha.
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Ceramthai
Head to this shop in Chiang Mai Night Bazaar building to see some refined examples of celadon, in lovely blue, green or off-white hues. If you want to see more, go to the main workshops in Soi 5, Th Chedi Liam and get some customised pieces.
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Deco Moda
Deco Moda has modern, funky ceramics - mainly cups and mugs - as well as brightly coloured homeware accessories.
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DNK International
DNK International has contemporary Thai furniture and designer accessories based on older themes updated for form and function (including some fusion with Santa Fe styles). It also sells good antiques - all very tasteful and of high quality.
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Galerie Panisa
Outside of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is Thailand's leading art centre and there are dozens of small galleries offering fine Thai contemporary art in the city. Galerie Panisa is among the better ones.
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HQ Gallery
Outside of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is Thailand's leading art centre and there are dozens of small galleries offering fine Thai contemporary art in the city. HQ is one of the better ones.
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Kachama
If you're interested in textiles as works of art, visit Kachama. The wall hangings have been created using traditional weaving techniques, mixed with innovative design using natural materials. Even if you can't afford to buy, it's worth coming for a look. Simpler textiles and cushions are also available.
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Lost Heavens
Among the best of the Night Bazaar's antique shops, Lost Heavens specialises in Mien tribal artefacts. It's in the 'antiques corner' towards the back left of the Night Bazaar building. There's a second store at 234 Th Tha Phae, opposite Wat Bupparam.
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Mengrai Kilns
Mengrai Kilns are particularly focused on keeping the old Thai celadon traditions alive.
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Srithong Thoprasert
The area of Ban Wan, about 15km (9mi) south of Chiang Mai, is worth checking out for antique furniture, ceramics and woodcarving. Reproductions of Thai and Burmese antique furniture using salvaged old teak can be good buys. Srithong Thoprasert is one of the better shops in the Ban Wan area.
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Studio Naenna
Operated by Patricia Cheeseman, an expert on Thai-Lao textiles who has written extensively on the subject. You can see the production process, using natural dyes, at the studio (138/8 Soi Chang Khian, Th Huay Kaew).
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Sunday Walking Street
A more chilled out shopping experience than the Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai's Sunday Walking Street has become more and more popular with Thais and tourists alike. Stretching from Tha Pae Gate square and along most of Th Ratchadamnoen, the area is blocked off to traffic from late Sunday afternoon to midnight.
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Thai Tribal Crafts
This place is run by two church groups on a nonprofit basis and has a good selection of quality handicrafts.
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Under the Bo
Carries many unique pieces, in the form of furniture, antique bronze and wood figures, old doors, woodcarvings and weaving from Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia. It isn't cheap, but many of the items are one-of-a-kind. There's another shop out on the road to Hang Dong, about 5km southwest of Th Mahidon.
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Vila Cini
In a couple of beautiful teak houses surrounding a small courtyard garden, Villa Cini sells unique, handmade silks and cotton in an atmospheric setting. You can purchase material by the metre or buy ready-made cushions, wall hangings and other accessories. Antiques are also available.
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