There are mainly 7 hill tribes people such as Akha, Hmong, Karen, Lahu, Lawa, Lisu and Mien who are living in northern Thailand though there are very few number of Kachin and some others. Most of the hilltribe people love nature and prefer to live on the mountain side peacefully. Traditionally the tribal people have supported their families by engaging in slash and burn agriculture, which required them to move their village every few years in search of new fields when old ones lost their fertility. It is now no longer possible for them to continue this semi-nomadic lifestyle, as there are no new places to move on to.
Today, they are trying support their family by selling their rich culture and skillful in handicrafts. They can make different kinds of handmade products and each patterns or products has its own interesting story. As part of our missions, we are trying to help them in promoting and finding market for their beautiful handmade products. If you are interested to visit to their villages or interested to buy their products in order to support these people, please kindly contact us.
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