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In Thailand
there is a group of tribal people most commonly referred to as
the Hilltribe or Karen people. Most of these groups were
nomadic people who over the last 500-1000 years have made
their way from as far north as Tibet and have all but settled
in the north of Thailand. Each group has developed their own
style of dress, dance, food, and art along the way. Presently,
most of the hill tribe people make a living by either
agriculture or by making and selling their unique style of
handicrafts. Silversmithing is one of their most famous styles
of expression.
The unique craftsmanship of the Karen Hilltribe People of
Northern Thailand is unsurpassed in uniqueness and artistic
expression. The silver content is higher than regular
Sterling, over 92.5%, true of almost all the silver produced
in the Chiang Mai region.
Each piece is handmade one-by-one with primitive tools in the
way they have been done by their ancestors centuries ago,
resulting in unique masterpieces of silver art. Each silver
piece represents centuries old Karen culture and art; often
engraved with plant, animal, or geometric design which
symbolize their relationship with Lord of Land and Water.
Karen Tribal Silver is highly sought after worldwide. It has
tremendous appeal that is beautiful, fun, and the highest of
quality.
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