About Bo Sang Umbrella Village
Bo Sang Umbrella Village is a traditional handicraft village in Ton Pao, San Kamphaeng District, about 9 km east of Chiang Mai city. It is renowned as the centre of handmade umbrella and parasol production in northern Thailand. Artisans craft bamboo frames, sa paper and cotton umbrellas and hand-paint them with floral and Lanna motifs. The village functions as both workshops and open-air market.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a linear village street lined with family-run workshops and shops displaying colorful umbrellas, parasols, fans and sa paper products. Artisans demonstrate umbrella making from bamboo splitting and frame assembly to covering with sa paper and hand-painting. Visitors can watch painting demonstrations, request custom painting on umbrellas, bags or phone cases, browse handicraft shops and visit the Bo Sang Umbrella Making Centre.
Key highlights
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Handmade bamboo and sa paper umbrellas and parasols painted with traditional motifs
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Live demonstrations of umbrella making and hand-painting by local artisans
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Opportunity to have personal items custom-painted by artists
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Bo Sang Umbrella Making Centre with workshop displays and large decorative umbrellas
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Annual Bo Sang Umbrella Festival held in January with parades and cultural performances