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ICON CRAFT × Surround Living: Thai Craft 7th Anniversary Exhibition
Architecture & Design

ICON CRAFT × Surround Living: Thai Craft 7th Anniversary Exhibition

ICON CRAFT in Collaboration with Surround Living Seven years in, ICON CRAFT remains a beacon of creativity and craftsmanship — a space where Thailand’s artisanal heritage meets the language of cont...

CultureWeaving Heritage into the Home

Weaving Heritage into the Home

Weaving Heritage into the Home: Karen Cushions, Isaan Triangles, and Handwoven RugsHandwoven textiles carry more than just patterns—they carry stories of heritage, resilience, and community. At Sur...

CultureCrafting Timeless Conversation Pieces with Lotus Arts de Vivre

Crafting Timeless Conversation Pieces with Lotus Arts de Vivre

There is beauty to be found in rarity, and it’s not the kind that fades with fashion, but the type that sticks around, the sort of beauty that acts as a conversational piece.  It compels you to loo...

Architecture & DesignA Vision of Quiet Grandeur: The Timeless Allure of Neilson Hays Library

A Vision of Quiet Grandeur: The Timeless Allure of Neilson Hays Library

Nestled in the heart of Bangkok, the Neilson Hays Library is more than a repository of knowledge—it is an architectural masterpiece that transcends time. Designed by the distinguished Italian archi...

CultureFrom Tradition to Contemporary Design: Bamboo Weaving in Thai Design Today

From Tradition to Contemporary Design: Bamboo Weaving in Thai Design Today

Bamboo weaving has long been a pillar of Thai craftsmanship, valued for its utility, sustainability, and beauty. Traditionally used in rural life to create baskets, mats, fishing traps, and archite...

CultureThis Ain't American Jazz: Exploring the Tapestry of Local Jazz and its Global Influences

This Ain't American Jazz: Exploring the Tapestry of Local Jazz and its Global Influences

Jazz has long been a resounding voice for marginalized communities, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries, leading to the birth of what we now know as "Jazz". Through its soul-stirring me...

CultureThe Vision Behind MŌCANA's Creative Movement: 12 Questions with Teddy Mai Thai

The Vision Behind MŌCANA's Creative Movement: 12 Questions with Teddy Mai Thai

By Nimasu Namsaren  Stepping into MŌCANA feels like entering another dimension—one where art and nightlife exist in perfect harmony. Held at the iconic Corner House in Talad Noi, Bangkok's vibrant,...