NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. This versatile set, comprised of purse and mobile phone holder, exalts Thailand's hill tribe textile legacy. Anchalika Chamnan uses materials locally available to hand-craft this hemp (80%) and cotton (20%) purse, and cotton (100%) phone holder. The purse features a tiny pocket as well as zipper closings, whereas the mobile holder fastens with rustic coconut button. Resplendent in Thai chic, this set is ideal for Summer dressing. Hand wash only in luke-warm water with mild detergent. Artisan Info: "My name is Anchalika Chamnan, I come from northern Thailand, which is considered to be the gate to Burma, Laos, and China. My hometown is renowned as a trading town and my family and relatives are involved in different types of trading. At present I am studying geography at the university but when I go home I stay with my aunt, since she works in the textile trade. "She began by buying textiles from people and selling to others. But about a year after that, she started to design her own textiles, transforming them into different types of work. She needs many people to help her, so I am here to help her out. And in so doing, I learn her craft. Even if embroidery is a traditional skill for the women in our area and everybody can do it, I still need to learn more about patterns to create more interesting pieces."
