ASEAN dolls sold in Phitsanulok are becoming popular

Published on May 11, 2013 by TFP   ·   No Comments

PHITSANULOK, 11 May 2013 – A shop in Tha Thong, Muang district, Phitsanulok has become popular, selling ASEAN doll pottery in many shapes and sizes.

The dolls replicate pairs of male and female folks dressed in traditional costumes of each ASEAN country, attracting the passers-by to enter the shop. Mrs.Pornthip Yuchamnong, 27, the owner of the shop says that originally the shop sold pots and dolls for garden decorations. However, as many government and private sector units are enthusiastic in promoting the advent of ASEAN Community and holding several events showcasing ASEAN culture on a regular basis, while ASEAN exhibitions in schools have also become common, the shop decided to bring in ASEAN dolls to cater for those exhibitions.

Mrs. Pornthip designs the dolls herself and sends her patterns to pottery factories in Nakhon Ratchasima, or Khorat, to be made and sent back to the shop. She anticipates her shop to be the first in Thailand to make ASEAN dolls from pottery. The dolls come in three sizes, 50 and 70 centimeters and 1.1metres tall, each in 10 sets of ASEAN costumes with a starting price of 18,000 baht per set. Schools and government units have shown great interest by making several orders. For those interested, the numbers to contact are 083-4114153, 084 -626 1265.

(NNT: Thammarat Pramotmaneerat)

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