Thailand Fair Trade Silver Jewelry Artisans - Karen

In Northern Thailand's Lamphun Province, silversmiths draw on their ethnic Karen Tribal background for their traditional skills and artistry working with silver to craft beautiful handmade silver jewelry.

Karen women adorn themselves with handmade silver jewelry for occasions such as New Year festivities - when they know they will be visited by young men from neighbouring villages.

The silver 925 jewelry that they display denotes wealth, and in some communities the young men craft artefacts from silver to be worn by their future brides on their wedding day. These days the majority of men do not actively practice the craft, however women have taken up the making of handmade silver jewelry in order to generate income.

Feel great about purchasing and wearing these handcrafted fair trade jewelry pieces.