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Napat Chotpruekchookul

Napat Chotpruekchookul

"I want to make my workshop the best place to work and for all of us there to be happy. I believe that when we are happy, the outcome of our work will be beautiful."

"I was born in 1966 in Lampang province in Northern Thailand. Ceramic work is one of our local specialties and it's... known for its beauty and quality.

"I graduated with a master's degree in environmental management and technology, and worked as an environmental research assistant for a while. Then I decided to leave that job because I wanted to rescue my family workshop where orders had fallen significantly. Our competitors in China can reproduce our designs with cheaper prices. And we found we were unable to sell our ceramics.

"I made a commitment to revive my family economy and at the same time I wanted to help to preserve our original ceramic arts. I started applying what I learned at the university, and studied further by myself as I sought to bring modern technology to an ancient craft.

"My first idea was that, if we can create something unique, it would be more self-sustainable in the long term and would reduce the risk of price competition. And — more important — we'd be able to work happily without worries.

"For all these reasons, I decided to begin creating ceramic jewelry. Personally, I've always like art and design. My designs are 100% handcrafted from hand-mixed kaolin. I prefer this clay because its color is off-white after firing, which is better for drawing a pattern than other types of soil. We draw and paint the motifs by hand before glazing and firing the piece again to get clearer color pattern. Then I assemble the pieces to make jewelry.

"I started my ceramics seriously in 1997. I have a duty to design and produce unique items. My husband is responsible for finding places to sell our work and he helps with research to make sure our designs are different. I'm very proud of my jewelry — much it is unique, beautiful, and shoppers like it. Furthermore, I was able to turn around a difficult situation for my family. Today, I'm even able to help generate income for the people around my workshop.

"I've been concerned about the environment since I studied at the university. So I not only focus on the beauty of my work but also on the environment. I make sure that our color pigments and other materials do not contain dangerous chemicals. We have been certified as 'Eco-Friendly Made' by Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment since 2015.

"I want to make my workshop the best place to work and for all of us there to be happy. I believe that when we are happy, the outcome of our work will be beautiful, with good quality. At present, I have eight technicians working with me and all of them are local people who love what they do. So they do their best with each piece of jewelry."
30 items

Ceramic jewelry set, 'Blossoming Vines' - Ceramic White Floral Pendant Necklace Dangle Earrings Set

Blossoming Vines, Ceramic White Floral Pendant Necklace Dangle Earrings Set

$79.80 ON SALE $84.00

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Flower Child' - Floral Motif Ceramic Peace Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Flower Child, Floral Motif Ceramic Peace Pendant Necklace from Thailand

$60.80 ON SALE $64.00

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Colorful Peace' - Thai Handcrafted Ceramic Peace Sign Pendant Necklace

Colorful Peace, Thai Handcrafted Ceramic Peace Sign Pendant Necklace

$56.95 ON SALE $67.00

Ceramic jewelry set, 'Singing Hills' - Handmade Singing Hills Ceramic Necklace and Earring Set

Singing Hills, Handmade Singing Hills Ceramic Necklace and Earring Set

$79.80 ON SALE $84.00

Ceramic jewelry set, 'Crimson Bloom' - Ceramic Black and Red Pendant Necklace Dangle Earrings Set

Crimson Bloom, Ceramic Black and Red Pendant Necklace Dangle Earrings Set

$75.60 ON SALE $84.00

Ceramic jewelry set, 'Feather Beauty' - Swirl and Feather Ceramic Necklace and Earrings Jewelry Set

Feather Beauty, Swirl and Feather Ceramic Necklace and Earrings Jewelry Set

$75.60 ON SALE $84.00

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Elephant Hippie' - Bohemian Ceramic Elephant Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Elephant Hippie, Bohemian Ceramic Elephant Pendant Necklace from Thailand

$54.00

Ceramic jewelry set, 'Flying Flowers' - Ceramic Blue Floral Pendant Necklace Dangle Earrings Set

Flying Flowers, Ceramic Blue Floral Pendant Necklace Dangle Earrings Set

$75.60 ON SALE $84.00

Ceramic jewelry set, 'Floral Melody' - Handmade Red Floral Ceramic Necklace and Earring Set

Floral Melody, Handmade Red Floral Ceramic Necklace and Earring Set

$75.60 ON SALE $84.00

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Dark Floral Elephant' - Blue and White Floral Elephant Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Dark Floral Elephant, Blue and White Floral Elephant Ceramic Pendant Necklace

$54.00

Ceramic jewelry set, 'Blooming Midnight' - Ceramic Black Floral Pendant Necklace Dangle Earrings Set

Blooming Midnight, Ceramic Black Floral Pendant Necklace Dangle Earrings Set

$75.60 ON SALE $84.00

Ceramic brooch pin, 'Evening Flight' - Artisan Crafted Ceramic Butterfly Brooch Pin

Evening Flight, Artisan Crafted Ceramic Butterfly Brooch Pin

$57.00

Ceramic brooch pin, 'Blossoming Pony' - Multicolored Ceramic Pony Brooch Pin

Blossoming Pony, Multicolored Ceramic Pony Brooch Pin

$57.00

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Infinite Duality' - Ceramic Thai Handmade Black and White Pendant Necklace

Infinite Duality, Ceramic Thai Handmade Black and White Pendant Necklace

$60.30 ON SALE $67.00

Ceramic brooch pin, 'Rosy Dove' - Black Floral Ceramic Dove Brooch Pin from Thailand

Rosy Dove, Black Floral Ceramic Dove Brooch Pin from Thailand

$49.00

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Content Cat' - Ceramic Cat Pendant Necklace with Painted Fish Motifs

Content Cat, Ceramic Cat Pendant Necklace with Painted Fish Motifs

$51.30 ON SALE $57.00

Ceramic brooch pin, 'Floral Sea Turtle' - Floral Ceramic Sea Turtle Brooch from Thailand

Floral Sea Turtle, Floral Ceramic Sea Turtle Brooch from Thailand

$49.00

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Daisy Cat' - Ceramic Floral Cat Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Daisy Cat, Ceramic Floral Cat Pendant Necklace from Thailand

$51.30 ON SALE $57.00

Ceramic jewelry set, 'Cute Ladybug' - Floral Ladybug Ceramic Jewelry Set from Thailand

Cute Ladybug, Floral Ladybug Ceramic Jewelry Set from Thailand

$71.10 ON SALE $79.00

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Rainbow Cat' - Colorful Ceramic Cat Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Rainbow Cat, Colorful Ceramic Cat Pendant Necklace from Thailand

$51.30 ON SALE $57.00

Ceramic brooch pin, 'Blue Floral Elephant' - Hand Painted Blue Elephant Brooch Pin with Flowers

Blue Floral Elephant, Hand Painted Blue Elephant Brooch Pin with Flowers

$54.00

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Delightful Daisies' - Floral Elephant Ceramic Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Delightful Daisies, Floral Elephant Ceramic Pendant Necklace from Thailand

$54.00

Ceramic brooch pin, 'Midnight Cocker Spaniel' - Blue Floral Ceramic Cocker Spaniel Brooch from Thailand

Midnight Cocker Spaniel, Blue Floral Ceramic Cocker Spaniel Brooch from Thailand

$49.00

Ceramic brooch pin, 'Sea Turtle Love' - Hand-Painted Ceramic Sea Turtle Brooch in Blue

Sea Turtle Love, Hand-Painted Ceramic Sea Turtle Brooch in Blue

$49.00

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Rainbow Elephant' - Colorful Elephant Ceramic Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Rainbow Elephant, Colorful Elephant Ceramic Pendant Necklace from Thailand

$54.00

Ceramic brooch pin, 'Toucan Love' - Handmade Ceramic Toucan Brooch Pin from Thailand

Toucan Love, Handmade Ceramic Toucan Brooch Pin from Thailand

$57.00

Ceramic brooch pin, 'Dove's Message' - Dove of Peace Brooch Handmade from Ceramic

Dove's Message, Dove of Peace Brooch Handmade from Ceramic

$57.00

Ceramic jewelry set, 'Harmonies and Blooms' - Ceramic Floral Pendant Necklace and Earrings Jewelry Set

Harmonies and Blooms, Ceramic Floral Pendant Necklace and Earrings Jewelry Set

$75.60 ON SALE $84.00

Ceramic jewelry set, 'Blue Foliage' - Handmade Blue Floral Ceramic Necklace and Earring Set

Blue Foliage, Handmade Blue Floral Ceramic Necklace and Earring Set

$75.60 ON SALE $84.00

Ceramic brooch pin, 'Pretty Pink Elephant' - Hand Painted Pink Elephant Brooch Pin with Foliage

Pretty Pink Elephant, Hand Painted Pink Elephant Brooch Pin with Foliage

$54.00

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