About Ban Na Samai Basketry Village
Ban Na Samai Basketry Village is a traditional handicraft village located in Mueang Yasothon District, Yasothon Province, northeastern Thailand. The village is renowned for its bamboo basketry and wickerwork, a craft passed down through generations of local artisans. Visitors can observe skilled weavers creating baskets, trays and household items from bamboo and rattan, and purchase handmade products directly from makers, reflecting Isan cultural heritage and community-based tourism.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet rural village setting with open-air workshops and homes where artisans weave bamboo and rattan into baskets, trays, fish traps and household containers. The visit involves walking through the village lanes, watching weaving demonstrations, seeing raw materials and finished products displayed for sale, and interacting with local craftspeople. The environment is residential and working, not a formal museum, with small shops and stalls selling handicrafts directly.
Key highlights
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Traditional bamboo and rattan basketry handmade by local artisans
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Live weaving demonstrations in village workshops and homes
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Opportunity to purchase authentic handicrafts directly from makers
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Preservation of Isan wickerwork skills passed down through generations