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Jaifah Aksornsri

Jaifah Aksornsri

5.0

"This is my talent. I don't know where my skill and love for it comes from. My heart says it's because I've seen and been involved with my parents' work since I was young."

"Sawaddee ka. I'm Jaifah Aksornsri or Fah, and my name means 'of the sky.' I was born on October 19, 1964 in Chiang Mai... "Sawaddee ka. I'm Jaifah Aksornsri or Fah, and my name means 'of the sky.' I was born on October 19, 1964 in Chiang Mai province. After my parents got married, they moved to a larger city to start their family and get a new chance in life. We are two children – my older sister and me.

"In town, my parents started making hill tribe dolls and silverware, and sometimes they sold antiques. My mom told me she'd take her goods in a bicycle basket or sometimes carry them her shoulder to sell at the hotel near the railway station. The same year I was born, they opened a shop. Many years later, they opened a bigger shop for silver and antiques. They loved to collect antiques and didn't want to sell them all. They wanted to protect many of them so that people from future generations could know about our art, styles and culture. My mother was the first person who thought of copying the antiques and selling the copies while keeping the originals. Part of our house is like an antique museum that we open to students and people who are interested.

"For many years, my parents tried to copy the antique style and became experienced in this. Then they branched out into lacquerware. Now my older sister works with the silver and antiques while I look after the lacquerware. After I graduated from college, I wanted to study for a master's degree or find a job like all of my friends did, but my parents wanted me to learn their work. They told me, 'This job is a real-life university.' I've learned by doing it all my life. They wanted me to succeed and try to protect their wisdom. This is my talent. I don't know where my skill and love for it comes from. My heart says it's because I've seen and been involved with my parents' work since I was young. Throughout my childhood, my friends were people who helped my parents, like the painter, the carpenter and the woodcarver.

"I grew up in the warmth of my family's love and understanding. My father taught us to do the best things in our lives. He taught me as I learned by doing that I should know where the wrong way is. My father always told us how our work should be of the best quality and please our buyers. The most important thing he taught us is to be honest in our work and with everyone. He passed away more than 15 years ago, but his words are still in my heart and go everywhere with me. I'm very proud of my parents – they were wonderful."
36 items

Wood sculpture, 'Thai Elephant' - Hand Carved Raintree Wood Sculpture from Thailand

Thai Elephant, Hand Carved Raintree Wood Sculpture from Thailand

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$129.00

Wood and pewter decorative jar, 'The Mangosteen' (5 inch) - Fruit-Shaped Wood and Pewter Decorative Jar (5 in.)

The Mangosteen, Fruit-Shaped Wood and Pewter Decorative Jar (5 in.)

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$129.00

Mango wood candleholder, 'Rose Glow' - Mango wood candleholder

Rose Glow, Mango wood candleholder

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$87.00

Mango wood and pewter vase, 'Dance of the Flowers' - Mango wood and pewter vase

Dance of the Flowers, Mango wood and pewter vase

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$229.00

Wood sculpture, 'Magnificent Huang' - Huang Bird Carving on Stand

Firebird, Huang Bird Carving on Stand

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$147.00

Wood sculpture, 'Heart of the Moon' - Hand Carved Floral Relief Wood Sculpture from Thailand

Heart of the Moon, Hand Carved Floral Relief Wood Sculpture from Thailand

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$219.00

Wood and pewter decorative jar, 'Elephant Orb' (4 inch) - Wood and Pewter Elephant Decorative Jar (4 in.)

Elephant Orb, Wood and Pewter Elephant Decorative Jar (4 in.)

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$129.00

Ceramic decorative jar, 'Lanna Elephant' - Handmade Green Elephant Decorative Jar from Thailand

Lanna Elephant, Handmade Green Elephant Decorative Jar from Thailand

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$79.00

Wood sculpture, 'Majestic Elephant in Black' - Hand Made Wood Sculpture Elephant Tray from Thailand

Majestic Elephant in Black, Hand Made Wood Sculpture Elephant Tray from Thailand

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$99.00

Wood decorative jar, 'Proud Spire' - Two Tone Mango Wood Jar White and Natural from Thailand

Proud Spire, Two Tone Mango Wood Jar White and Natural from Thailand

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$119.00

Mango wood and brass bell, 'Ringing House' - Mango Wood and Brass Bell Crafted in Thailand

Ringing House, Mango Wood and Brass Bell Crafted in Thailand

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$114.00

Mango wood and pewter vase, 'Rainforest Bamboo' - Mango wood and pewter vase

Rainforest Bamboo, Mango wood and pewter vase

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$199.00

Ceramic decorative jar, 'Lanna Antique in Red' - Handmade Ceramic Red Decorative Jar from Thailand

Lanna Antique in Red, Handmade Ceramic Red Decorative Jar from Thailand

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$79.00

Wood and pewter decorative jar, 'Baby Elephant' (4 inch) - Elephant-Themed Wood and Pewter Decorative Jar (4 inch)

Baby Elephant, Elephant-Themed Wood and Pewter Decorative Jar (4 inch)

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$129.00

Mango wood and pewter vase, 'Daisy Trends' - Imaginative Thai Mango Wood and Glass Vase

Modern Music, Imaginative Thai Mango Wood and Glass Vase

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$77.00

Wood sculpture, 'Floral Square' - Thai Wood Sculpture

Floral Square, Thai Wood Sculpture

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$217.00

Mango wood and pewter vase, 'Floral Moon' - Floral Embellished Wood and Pewter Vase

Sumptuous Bouquet, Floral Embellished Wood and Pewter Vase

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$187.00

Ceramic decorative jar, 'Lanna Antique in Green' - Handmade Ceramic Decorative Jar from Thailand

Lanna Antique in Green, Handmade Ceramic Decorative Jar from Thailand

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$89.00

Iron and brass gong, 'Thai Harmony' (6 inch) - Iron and Brass Thai Gong (6 Inch)

Thai Harmony, Iron and Brass Thai Gong (6 Inch)

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$309.00

Wood sculpture, 'Floral Flame' - Wood sculpture

Floral Flame, Wood sculpture

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$209.00

Wood sculpture, 'White Horse' - Horse Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted with Antique Look

White Horse, Horse Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted with Antique Look

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$119.00

Wood spirit house, 'Lanna White Temple' - Handcrafted Buddhist Spirit House Sculpture

Lanna White Temple, Handcrafted Buddhist Spirit House Sculpture

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$119.00

Wood sculpture, 'Monkey Mischief' - Wood sculpture

Monkey Mischief, Wood sculpture

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$219.00

Wood sculpture, 'Blossoming Shield' - Hand Carved Floral Wood Sculpture

Blossoming Shield, Hand Carved Floral Wood Sculpture

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$204.00

Wood sculptures, 'Cheerful Goldfish' (pair) - Rain Tree Fish Sculptures

Coy Koi, Rain Tree Fish Sculptures

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$289.00

Mango wood and pewter vase, 'Floral Bouquet' - Mango wood and pewter vase

Floral Bouquet, Mango wood and pewter vase

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$129.00

Mango wood and pewter vase, 'Chiang Mai Garden' - Mango wood and pewter vase

Chiang Mai Garden, Mango wood and pewter vase

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$139.00

Wood spirit house, 'Lanna Temple' (11.5 inch) - Wood and Glass Spirit House Crafted in Thailand (11.5 in.)

Lanna Temple, Wood and Glass Spirit House Crafted in Thailand (11.5 in.)

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$279.00

Mango wood and pewter vase, 'Black Coral' - Artisan Crafted Mango Wood Vase

Black Coral, Artisan Crafted Mango Wood Vase

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$119.00

Wood sculpture, 'Sweet Thai Blossom' - Handcrafted Wooden Floral Sculpture

Song of Siam, Handcrafted Wooden Floral Sculpture

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$237.00

Wood candleholder, 'Elephant of Old Siam' - Unique Animal Themed Wooden Elephant Candle Holder

Singing Elephant, Unique Animal Themed Wooden Elephant Candle Holder

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$69.00

Mango wood jar, 'Thai Temple' - Mango wood jar

Thai Temple, Mango wood jar

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$119.00

Iron and brass gong, 'Thai Harmony' (5 inch) - Iron and Brass Gong (5 Inch)

Thai Harmony, Iron and Brass Gong (5 Inch)

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$249.00

Wood sculpture, 'Sunflower Fan' - Original Wood Sculpture Hand Carved in Thailand

Sunflower Fan, Original Wood Sculpture Hand Carved in Thailand

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$229.00

Brass gong, 'Temple Tam-Tam' - Brass gong

Temple Tam-Tam, Brass gong

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$249.00

Wood spirit house, 'Lanna Temple' (16 inch) - Wood and Glass Spirit House Handcrafted in Thailand (16 in.)

Lanna Temple, Wood and Glass Spirit House Handcrafted in Thailand (16 in.)

Jaifah Aksornsri
5.0
$669.00

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