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Chirada
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"Hello! My name is Chirada Loetparisanyu. I was born on April 7, 1973. My hometown is in Chonburi province, but I moved to Chiang Mai because my brother was studying there, and my parents wanted me to take care of him. We're only two siblings and I'm the eldest. My parents worked in agriculture before turning to handicrafts. They opened a workshop in Chiang Mai, which I look after, and now they have another one in Bangkok.
"I graduated from Kasetsart University with a…
Chirada
"Hello! My name is Chirada Loetparisanyu. I was born on April 7, 1973. My hometown is in Chonburi province, but I moved to Chiang Mai because my brother was studying there, and my parents wanted me to take care of him. We're only two siblings and I'm the eldest. My parents worked in agriculture before turning to handicrafts. They opened a workshop in Chiang Mai, which I look after, and now they have another one in Bangkok.
"I graduated from Kasetsart University with a degree in Agriculture in 1996. I have always been interested in handicrafts that are made from natural materials, so I observed and learned from magazines, books, television programs and everything around me. I started with textiles and, by 2000, I was transforming textiles into clothes and dresses. By late 2005 and the beginning of 2006, I was tooling leather handbags, which appealed to many people. I then explored the possibility of including hill tribe cotton textiles into my designs, which continued to feature quality leather.
"All of my designs are about our Thai lifestyle. I adapt local styles with modern trends. I am very glad that many people like my work and I am constantly working towards improving the quality of my work in order to reach international standards.
"My goal for the future is to be happy with my life and create new products such as notebooks, shoes and shawls.
"The most important thing in my life is that I can take care of my parents when they get old, as well as to continue designing and creating bags that people around the world would like.
"My work starts with something I like, and I develop the design from there based on my own imagination as well as what I see around me. I also welcome people's opinions on my designs so I can improve. I am a person who always likes to do everything, better and better. If I feel something isn't good enough, I don't give up. I will always try my best until I achieve what I want.
"I hope people will like my work, and I want people in another countries to know more about Thai handicrafts. I think you are not only about selling art work, but also showing the charm of culture."
Products (32)
Cotton Blend Shoulder Bag with Braided Leather Strap 'Breathe Easy in Yellow'
Black and White Cotton Blend Shoulder Bag 'Breathe Easy in Black'
Woven Cotton Blend Yoga Mat Bag 'Active Day'
Cotton Blend Geometric-Motif Tote Bag 'Happy Day in Black'
Cotton Blend and Leather Trim Shoulder Bag 'Breathe Easy in Green'
Thai Cotton Blend and Leather Tote Bag 'Happy Day in Yellow'
Cotton Blend Geometric-Motif Shoulder Bag 'Breathe Easy in Red'
Leather-Accented Cotton Blend Tote Bag 'Chill Night in Red'
Geometric Patterned Cotton Blend Hobo Handbag 'Geometric Party'
Black and White Cotton Blend Shoulder Bag 'Happy Journey in Black'
Thai Cotton Blend and Leather Yoga Mat Bag 'Daily Workout'
Leather-Accented Patchwork Tote Bag 'Chill Night in Black'
Leather Accented Cotton Blend Yoga Mat Bag 'Nature Fit'
Thai Black and White Cotton Blend Sling Bag 'Intermission in Black'
Cotton Blend Patchwork Tote Bag 'Happy Day in Red'
Handmade Thai Naga Tribe Style Shoulder Bag 'Naga Chic'
Thai Leather-Accented Cotton Blend Sling Bag in Blue 'Intermission in Blue'
Woven Cotton Blend Hobo Handbag 'Geometric Classic'
Cotton Patchwork and Leather Trim Shoulder Bag 'Happy Journey in Yellow'
Leather-Accented Yellow Cotton Sling Bag 'Fabled Land in Yellow'
Cotton Blend Patchwork Shoulder Bag 'Shopping Day in Red'
Cotton Blend and Leather Accented Hobo Handbag 'Natural Geometry'
Thai Cotton Blend Sling Bag with Leather Strap 'Joyful Journey in Green'
Geometric Patterned Cotton Blend Yoga Mat Bag 'Summer Fit'
Cotton Blend and Leather Shoulder Bag 'Shopping Day in Yellow'
Cotton Blend Sling Bag with Geometric Motif 'Fabled Land in Red'
Thai Leather-Accented Cotton Tote Bag 'Chill Night in Green'
Leather Accent Cotton Blend Hobo Bag in Lapis and White 'Lapis Geometry'
Leather Accented Cotton Sling Bag from Thailand 'Casual Lanna in Green'
Woven Cotton and Leather Shoulder Bag 'Happy Journey in Red'
Patchwork Cotton Tote Bag with Leather Handle 'Chill Night in Yellow'
Cotton Blend and Leather Accented Tote Bag 'Happy Day in Green'
