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THE MAKERS OF CHIANG MAI

UMBRELLA MAKING CENTRE

Among northern Thailand’s most iconic accessories, colourful paper parasols were once used by the well-to-do in the ancient Lanna Kingdom. Today, they’re a common local decoration and a favourite night market souvenir for travellers. Craftspeople have been making these delicate umbrellas for more than 200 years and,

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