Chiang Rai Textiles Gain Global Attention
Welcome to Chiang Rai was founded in December 2023 by Chotiros Thatthaisong to promote hill tribe textiles. The enterprise aims for sustainable income for local artisans. UNESCO designated Chiang Rai a Creative City of Design in 2023.
Welcome to Chiang Rai, a social enterprise established in December 2023, was founded by Chotiros Thatthaisong to promote the beauty and diversity of hand-woven textiles by hill tribes in northern Thailand.
The enterprise aims to generate sustainable income for local communities through crafted goods.
Although Ms. Chotiros hails from Bangkok, she now resides near the Nang Non mountain range in Chiang Rai.
She has organized fashion events and competitions to showcase these artisan products, collaborating with local and international designers.
UNESCO honored Chiang Rai as a 'Creative City of Design' in 2023.
The company works with the Chiang Rai Vocational College to develop textile design curricula and offers its products at prominent retail locations, with plans for expanding sales channels globally by year-end.
The enterprise aims to generate sustainable income for local communities through crafted goods.
Although Ms. Chotiros hails from Bangkok, she now resides near the Nang Non mountain range in Chiang Rai.
She has organized fashion events and competitions to showcase these artisan products, collaborating with local and international designers.
UNESCO honored Chiang Rai as a 'Creative City of Design' in 2023.
The company works with the Chiang Rai Vocational College to develop textile design curricula and offers its products at prominent retail locations, with plans for expanding sales channels globally by year-end.
