Ying and Joy

Ying and Joy cotton and rayon clothing and accessories

"Hello! We are Ying and Joy, co-founders of a small clothing workshop in Chiang Mai. We create woven, knitted, hand-embroidered, and dyed garments. We worked for a foreign clothing brand for over 10 years, then we decided to start our own business because the brand had to move the factory to another country.

"We were born and raised in Chiang Mai. We studied and worked here and were friends since working together at a clothing company. We gained a lot of experience in the clothing industry from that company. We appreciated and enjoyed it.

"Our new chapter began with an unexpected change, but we turned crisis into opportunity in order to build our new home where our friends and family could live together. After the company closed, a group of women with different skills in our old factory had to return to their homes located in different parts of Chiang Mai. Some of them went back to longan farming. Most of them were over 40, so it was hard to find other garment factories to work in. Our project was the best way to help them. We used our contacts from our old company and started to develop our own pieces. Ying comes up with designs and marketing strategies. Joy performs quality control, exports, and contacts the leader of each women's group.

"We're proud that we can use our experience in this business to offer work and income for over 50 people. We want to expand this business and have our own factory, because this group of craftspeople still need income. We can only provide work for 30% of them and our pieces don't fit the target market of Thailand, so foreign and online markets are the best platforms to do business.

"Sometimes, we feel pressure from not having enough customers, and our team keeps asking for work, but we still have hope and belief in ourselves. We never tire of looking for new markets and new customers. It's challenging us and giving us new information at the same time. We want to show the world that our Thai artisans are skilled.

"Our designs are inspired by love, nature, positive thoughts, happiness, our experiences, love, and passion. We hope you love them."

Handmade: A Global Artisan Marketplace Chiang Mai, Thailand

"We were born and raised in Chiang Mai. We studied and worked here and were friends since working together at a clothing company. We gained a lot of experience in the clothing industry from that company. We appreciated and enjoyed it.

"Our new chapter began with an unexpected change, but we turned crisis into opportunity in order to build our new home where our friends and family could live together. After the company closed, a group of women with different skills in our old factory had to return to their homes located in different parts of Chiang Mai. Some of them went back to longan farming. Most of them were over 40, so it was hard to find other garment factories to work in. Our project was the best way to help them. We used our contacts from our old company and started to develop our own pieces. Ying comes up with designs and marketing strategies. Joy performs quality control, exports, and contacts the leader of each women's group.

"We're proud that we can use our experience in this business to offer work and income for over 50 people. We want to expand this business and have our own factory, because this group of craftspeople still need income. We can only provide work for 30% of them and our pieces don't fit the target market of Thailand, so foreign and online markets are the best platforms to do business.

"Sometimes, we feel pressure from not having enough customers, and our team keeps asking for work, but we still have hope and belief in ourselves. We never tire of looking for new markets and new customers. It's challenging us and giving us new information at the same time. We want to show the world that our Thai artisans are skilled.

"Our designs are inspired by love, nature, positive thoughts, happiness, our experiences, love, and passion. We hope you love them."

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In Thailand, artistic skills and traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. As you explore our Thailand Collection you will discover handwoven silks and hand embroidered textiles, celadon and benjarong pottery, teak carvings, lacquerware and exquisite jewelry. All are handcrafted in traditional and contemporary designs by talented Thai artisans.

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Alternate image for Knit Cotton Pullover in Cerulean from Thailand Cool Cross in Cerulean

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Knit Cotton Pullover in Cerulean from Thailand 'Cool Cross in Cerulean'

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Blue Three Quarter Sleeve Sidetail Double Cotton Gauze Tunic 'Chic Asymmetry in Dusty Teal'

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Embroidered Cotton Robe in Cerise and Strawberry 'Relaxing Sangria'

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Diamond Embroidered Cotton Robe in Chestnut from Thailand 'Nature Relaxation'

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Short Knit Cotton Poncho in Cerulean from Thailand 'Charming Knit in Cerulean'

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Cindy This is a beautiful made poncho. Very soft. Just beautiful!

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Buttoned Cotton Gauze Blouse with Short Sleeves 'White Flair'

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Ginger It is as beautiful as the picture...it does run a little big, but that's okay for this style of top. Beautiful work by beautiful women! :-)

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Alternate image for Diamond Embroidered Cotton Robe in Midnight from Thailand Midnight Relaxation

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Diamond Embroidered Cotton Robe in Midnight from Thailand 'Midnight Relaxation'

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Knit Cotton Cardigan in Chartreuse from Thailand 'Zigzag Knit in Chartreuse'

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D Dorothy Very well made. Sleeve length good (not too long). Very nice colour.

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Button-Up Cotton Gauze Shirt from Thailand 'Sea Green Pintucks'

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Mary Beth Perfect with leggings. Add some fancy jewelry for a party or just out and about. Well made and so soft!

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November 26, 2023

M Mary Beth

Perfect with leggings. Add some fancy jewelry for a party or just out and about. Well made and so soft!

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September 14, 2023

G Ginger

It is as beautiful as the picture...it does run a little big, but that's okay for this style of top. Beautiful work by beautiful women! :-)

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July 28, 2023

H Heidi

The fit is extremely flattering and the material is so soft. This has become one of my favorite blouses.

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April 6, 2023

B Bonnie

gift for my daughter and she loved it. Thank you for your great craftmanship she wore this to hospitaol for a procedure she needed - perfect. Thank You,

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March 18, 2023

K Kathleen

This is perfect to wear with jeans and I love the color

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January 10, 2023

M Mary

Great fabric. Love the design.

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October 29, 2022

R Roxana

It is so beautifull, pleasant to wear, I simply love to wear it!!!Thank you!

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October 23, 2022

A Alexandria

So soft, fits great, beautiful colors, I bought 3 different patterns, love it.

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October 18, 2022

F Faith

I love this blouse. It is very feminine, flattering and soft. It also washes well.

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September 5, 2022

E Elizabeth

This top has kept me cool throughout our HOT summer! After many washings, it has retained it's shape too!

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September 5, 2022

E Elizabeth

This black top is my new 'go to' blouse when I'm not sure what to wear when meeting someone. I've dressed it up with a statement necklace and it's amazing how the simple design is a great background for anything in your closet. I love it!

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August 31, 2022

S Sandra

This is a very nice cardigan, very well made. It has a nice weight and a beautiful color.I can't wait for the weather to turn cool so I can ware it

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August 1, 2022

D Deborah

Well made, high quality tunic with cute buttons!

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July 8, 2022

C Cathryn

Totally comfortable great fit and beautiful. I just love it.

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July 7, 2022

M Michele

I figured this would be just like the red blouse, and it might be, but it doesn't work as well for me. It might just be the pattern. It might just be that I haven't found the right pants to go with it. But it makes me look wide around the waist. It's a nice fabric, so maybe I just need to increase my workouts.

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June 13, 2022

J Judy

It runs a little large but the color is vibrant. I wear a lot of turquoise and it is perfect. Thank you Ying and Joy.

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May 10, 2022

J Jay

Always dangerous buying clothes for my wife. Held my breath while she tried it on. Fit was perfect and she said she would never have thought about that color but loved it'

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May 2, 2022

J Joy

Love this bright and cool blouse.

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April 30, 2022

R Renee

Love the colors! The fit is as expected. This is a gorgeous top that I will enjoy wearing all year, lightweight for summer, or with a t-shirt underneath for cooler weather (which I have already done). Will get lots of use for casual wear!

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April 8, 2022

K Kathleen

This is a beautiful top. I love it-

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April 1, 2022

C C

This shirt is beautifully crafted and comfortable to wear. I love wearing it and it goes well with many of my other clothes.

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February 21, 2022

S Sandra

Perfect for me.....beautifully made....I enjoy wearing it!

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February 6, 2022

C Cindy

This is a beautiful made poncho. Very soft. Just beautiful!

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January 10, 2022

D Deborah

SO VERY HAPPY! BEAUTIFULLY MADE QUALITY AND STYLE. PERFECT SIZING. LOVED THAT IT ISN'T TOO SHEER YET LIGHT AND AIRY. WILL LOOK FOR CLOTHING OF THIS BRAND IN FUTURE

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November 11, 2021

A Annie

SO pretty and very light and comfortable!

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August 20, 2021

E Eileen

My Poppy Garden blouse arrived today and I absolutely love it! It drapes beautifully, not boxy, the vibrant colors are stunning and the fabric is lovely. It is a beautifully crafted garment.

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August 15, 2021

L Leslie

I love this blouse. I get compliments on it all the time. Very comfortable!

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August 12, 2021

A Anne

this is such a beautiful top, the hand stitching is so lovely. thank you

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July 27, 2021

J Jennifer

I absolutely love this blouse. It is light and flowing but not see through. I was a little worried about the size, in modern cut things I am often an XL. I got a L and am very happy with it.

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July 4, 2021

P Patricia

its a lovely well made quality blouse. Sadly I ordered too big so I've had to adjust. I love the material as I already have the skirt which I will wear separately. Your care and talents are appreciated. Thank you.

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April 26, 2021

T Tenley

I am so pleasantly surprised in the material, the fit, the COLORS! I am 100% happy! Thank you, Ying and Joy!! Please bring back more sizes in the Poppy Garden top! Thank you.

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January 18, 2021

E Elaine

Wow I can’t find the words to describe this beautifully crafted garment. The colours, design is amazing unbelievably beautiful. I can’t wait to wear it .

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December 15, 2020

D Dorothy

Very well made. Sleeve length good (not too long). Very nice colour.

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September 25, 2020

S Shannon

Everything about this poncho is stunning, from the pattern to the color. Gorgeous!

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