Smiling with pride, this doll represents the customs and traditions of the Paduang people. To them, the beauty of a woman lies in the length of her neck and the number of rings she wears around it. Suwit Suthamtha crafts the doll's head and limbs of ceramic, and her traditional attire is sewn of cotton. Suthamtha shapes the body with wire and makes a filing of kapok seeds. The jewelry is made of a... more...

Smiling with pride, this doll represents the customs and traditions of the Paduang people. To them, the beauty of a woman lies in the length of her neck and the number of rings she wears around it. Suwit Suthamtha crafts the doll's head and limbs of ceramic, and her traditional attire is sewn of cotton. Suthamtha shapes the body with wire and makes a filing of kapok seeds. The jewelry is made of aluminum. Although the Paduang are considered to be a group within the Karen, they do not speak any o   less...

This handsome, elegant couple is dressed in the tradition of the Hmong, one of Thailand's hill tribes. Suwit Suthamtha is extremely careful in the reproduction of their garments and accessories, ensuring a faithful depiction. Both dressed in black, the woman wears shiny aluminum jewelry akin to the original silver accessories. Embroidered sashes with exuberant colors feature patterns of genuine Hm... more...

This handsome, elegant couple is dressed in the tradition of the Hmong, one of Thailand's hill tribes. Suwit Suthamtha is extremely careful in the reproduction of their garments and accessories, ensuring a faithful depiction. Both dressed in black, the woman wears shiny aluminum jewelry akin to the original silver accessories. Embroidered sashes with exuberant colors feature patterns of genuine Hmong inspiration. There are two groups within the Hmong, the Blue Hmongs and the White Hmongs. For ce   less...

Sunida Sookcharoen recreates the stunning attire of the Yao as she dresses this porcelain doll with sublime accuracy. An embroidered sash of many colors rests upon a black attire accented by blue and red appliqu� work. A cherubic face enlivens the Yao doll, for Sookcharoen's dolls come "from my heart. I try to give them soul and make them look like real humans." The Yao, or Mien, are a unique hi... more...

Sunida Sookcharoen recreates the stunning attire of the Yao as she dresses this porcelain doll with sublime accuracy. An embroidered sash of many colors rests upon a black attire accented by blue and red appliqu� work. A cherubic face enlivens the Yao doll, for Sookcharoen's dolls come "from my heart. I try to give them soul and make them look like real humans." The Yao, or Mien, are a unique hill tribe - known for the high value they place on propriety, decorum and dignified manners. They muc   less...

Dressed snugly to brave the extreme cold weather of the high mountains, this doll is a proud representative of the Yao hill tribe. Suwit Suthamtha faithfully recreates her traditional attire, which is sewn of cotton. The doll's head and limbs are crafted of ceramic over a wire body and kapok seeds filling. The jewelry is made of aluminum. The Yao, or Mien, are a unique hill tribe that is known for... more...

Dressed snugly to brave the extreme cold weather of the high mountains, this doll is a proud representative of the Yao hill tribe. Suwit Suthamtha faithfully recreates her traditional attire, which is sewn of cotton. The doll's head and limbs are crafted of ceramic over a wire body and kapok seeds filling. The jewelry is made of aluminum. The Yao, or Mien, are a unique hill tribe that is known for the high value they place on propriety, decorum and dignified manners. They much prefer to talk and   less...

Young and beautiful, a couple in ethnic dress represents the charm of Northern Thailand. The handsome man boasts red pants favored by the hill tribes, while his jacket is sewn from central Thai textiles. He wraps his head in the style of Myanmar. Shy and demure, the girl combs her hair into a smooth chignon to show off her aluminum earrings. Her green sarong is northern in style, while her shirt s... more...

Young and beautiful, a couple in ethnic dress represents the charm of Northern Thailand. The handsome man boasts red pants favored by the hill tribes, while his jacket is sewn from central Thai textiles. He wraps his head in the style of Myanmar. Shy and demure, the girl combs her hair into a smooth chignon to show off her aluminum earrings. Her green sarong is northern in style, while her shirt shows hill tribe motifs. Suwit Suthamtha crafts the dolls by hand with expressive ceramic faces.   less...

Suwit Suthamtha replicates the elegance of the Hmong hill tribe in these endearing dolls. Mainly dressed in black, the woman wears a colorful striped skirt, hence Suthamtha calls this couple Hmong Lai (Striped Hmong). Their attires feature colorful embroidered motifs, unique to this Thai hill tribe. To ensure a faithful depiction, Suthamtha adorns the doll with the same type of glistening jewelry ... more...

Suwit Suthamtha replicates the elegance of the Hmong hill tribe in these endearing dolls. Mainly dressed in black, the woman wears a colorful striped skirt, hence Suthamtha calls this couple Hmong Lai (Striped Hmong). Their attires feature colorful embroidered motifs, unique to this Thai hill tribe. To ensure a faithful depiction, Suthamtha adorns the doll with the same type of glistening jewelry preferred by the Hmong woman. There are two groups within the Hmong, the Blue Hmongs and the White H   less...

Dressed in rich elegance and style, this Sao Bo-Sang or umbrella girl from Chiang Mai is a testimony to the renowned beauty of the Lanna women. Suwit Suthamtha recreates every detail, her gold embroidered outfit recalling Thailand's millenary embroidery tradition, nicely accented with a golden sabai across her chest and shoulder. Her beautiful parasol mirrors those made of saa paper and with a kee... more...

Dressed in rich elegance and style, this Sao Bo-Sang or umbrella girl from Chiang Mai is a testimony to the renowned beauty of the Lanna women. Suwit Suthamtha recreates every detail, her gold embroidered outfit recalling Thailand's millenary embroidery tradition, nicely accented with a golden sabai across her chest and shoulder. Her beautiful parasol mirrors those made of saa paper and with a keen eye for detail, Suthamtha has crafted it so it may close and open, as well as being detachable. Po   less...

Suwit Suthamtha presents this exquisite doll personifying an elegant girl from Lanna (northern Thailand). Renowned for their gracious beauty, Lanna girls customarily wear a sabai across the chest and a sarong. Suthamtha captures every minute detail, including makeup and bright yellow flowers upon her hair, adding a coquettish touch with her jewelry. With a ceramic face and limbs, this Lanna girl r... more...

Suwit Suthamtha presents this exquisite doll personifying an elegant girl from Lanna (northern Thailand). Renowned for their gracious beauty, Lanna girls customarily wear a sabai across the chest and a sarong. Suthamtha captures every minute detail, including makeup and bright yellow flowers upon her hair, adding a coquettish touch with her jewelry. With a ceramic face and limbs, this Lanna girl recalls the high class distinction for which the people of Lanna have been renowned. Her presence wil   less...

The admirable dress of the Karen women is recreated with singular accuracy by Suwit Suthamtha. Beads of many colors complement the colorful attire, and the doll features the famous woven and embroidered artistry of the Karen women. The Karen are renowned for their colorful weaves, which distinguish each subgroup within the Karen population of Thailand and Burma. Hospitable out of caution, the Kare... more...

The admirable dress of the Karen women is recreated with singular accuracy by Suwit Suthamtha. Beads of many colors complement the colorful attire, and the doll features the famous woven and embroidered artistry of the Karen women. The Karen are renowned for their colorful weaves, which distinguish each subgroup within the Karen population of Thailand and Burma. Hospitable out of caution, the Karen believe that if a family does not offer hospitality to a visitor, he in turn will be angered and m   less...

Dressed in pants and suit, with a golden sash over his shoulder, this doll attests to the elegant beauty that distinguishes the people of Lanna. Suwit Suthamtha recreates the attire with stark accuracy and refined taste, making this doll a superb addition to an international doll collection. 150 years ago, Lanna was ruled by their own king so the people there referred to themselves as Khon Muang, ... more...

Dressed in pants and suit, with a golden sash over his shoulder, this doll attests to the elegant beauty that distinguishes the people of Lanna. Suwit Suthamtha recreates the attire with stark accuracy and refined taste, making this doll a superb addition to an international doll collection. 150 years ago, Lanna was ruled by their own king so the people there referred to themselves as Khon Muang, the people of the municipalities, and were renowned for their charm and interest in older cultures.   less...

Poised in colorful elegance, this doll models the legendary costume of the Karen hill tribe people. Suwit Suthamtha faithfully recreates her traditional attire, which is sewn of cotton. The doll's head and limbs of are crafted of ceramic over a wire body and kapok seeds filling. The jewelry is made of aluminum. The Karen are renowned for their colorful weaves, which distinguish each subgroup withi... more...

Poised in colorful elegance, this doll models the legendary costume of the Karen hill tribe people. Suwit Suthamtha faithfully recreates her traditional attire, which is sewn of cotton. The doll's head and limbs of are crafted of ceramic over a wire body and kapok seeds filling. The jewelry is made of aluminum. The Karen are renowned for their colorful weaves, which distinguish each subgroup within the Karen population of Thailand and Burma. Hospitable out of caution, the Karen believe that if a   less...