Mien or Yao, Handicraft producers from northern Thailand

Mien or also called Yao is one of the hill tribes living in northern Thailand. Among Mien different villages, Ban Mae Kae village has been working with Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade since 2003 in producing high quality handmade. Today, their handicrafts products become one of the best sellers in both local and export markets.

Some of Mien handicrafts producers

This village is situated in Ngao district of Lampang province about 190 kilometers east of Chiang Mai. It is a Mien (Yao) village composed of 80 houses with a total population of 400 people. The village is accessible by car in dry seasons and only four-wheel driver car can reach the village. The adults who can speak and understand Thai are less than 60% but children and young people can read and write as they can go to the local government schools for formal education.

Some of Mien handmade products