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Looking for a memorable souvenir from Thailand instead of a boring keychain at the airport? This video showcases the artistic life of Chiang Mai’s historic Silver District, where you can experience tailored workshops for making your own jewelry or interact with local artists making handmade pottery, art, and more.

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00:00Skip the elephant pants. If you're looking for a more memorable souvenir in Chiang Mai, head to Wa Lai Road
00:04instead.
00:05Just outside of Old City, this historic silver district is packed with artisan workshops and makers.
00:10At Lana Artisans, I made a ring for just 50 baht, which is about $1.50 USD, by hammering my
00:15own designs into aluminum.
00:16Or if you want the real thing, Kapardi lets you create a silver ring from scratch alongside local artisans using
00:21traditional casting techniques.
00:23And on Saturday nights, the street comes alive with handmade pottery, artwork, and crafts from local makers.
00:28If you're looking for something you'll actually remember bringing home from Thailand, start here.
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