Ploy Intha

Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry in Thailand

5.0 (artist rating)

144 testimonials

"I would like to thank my customers for all of their support. You have made it possible for me to work for myself successfully, doing what I love to do most!"

"My name is Ploy Intha. Although silversmithing is my passion, I have not always been a silversmith. When I was very young, I worked for five years as a food seller with my sister. I would wake up at two o'clock in the morning and work until nine in the evening. It was a hard job that paid very little money, but I enjoyed working with my sister and providing nourishment for our regular customers. But one day my sister took another job. I could not manage working alone, on account of my leg. I have polio. I moved to northern Thailand about that time, and began looking for a job.

"I discovered that Northern Thailand is the birthplace of so many interesting handicrafts. I particularly loved the exceptional silver designs created in this region of Thailand.

"My enthusiasm for silver soon earned me a job in a silver shop. Unfortunately, because of my leg, I was not able to sit for extended periods of time, as the other silversmiths did.

"Although I loved that position as a silversmith, I finally had to leave that post because of my great physical discomfort. I worked for a time as a housekeeper after that, for wonderful employers who allowed me to go back to school on the weekends. In three years I graduated with a high school certificate. During that time, I continued to visit the old silver shop where I had worked. My passion for the trade would not diminish!

"Eventually, with great enthusiasm, I decided to return to the silversmith trade. Now, working for myself, I am able to set my own hours, so as not to tire to extremes. And this really makes me happy!

"I would like to thank my Novica customers for all of their support. You have made it possible for me to work for myself successfully, doing what I love to do most!"

Intha describes the intricate process: "The silver alloy is molten in the forge and cast into little moulds for the balls and beaten with hammers for the thin sheets. It is also beaten and stretched into thin strings, and cut into small pieces. Some of these strings are shaped as the hooks whereas others are chained together and attached to the balls and sheets to form the wanted pattern. Once finished, the pieces are washed into a washing solution generally composed of tamarind. Then they are washed with water, dried and filed with a small brass brush and polished with a cloth."

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37 items by Ploy Intha

TendrilsSterling Silver Filigree Earrings

Length: 2.4" x 0.7" W

4.9

$64.99
Three PathsSterling Silver Chandelier Earrings

Length: 3" x 0.6" W

4.7

$37.95
Pikun FlowersUnique Floral Sterling Silver Chandelier Earrings

Length: 1.7" x 0.6" W

5.0

$64.99
Silver FoliageSterling Silver Filigree Earrings

Length: 2" x 0.5" W

5.0

$47.99
Hill Tribe BalanceHill Tribe Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 5.5" Inner Circ. x 0.4" W

3.7

~~$144.99~~ $115.99
Gardener's BlissUnique Floral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 7.25" L (end to end) x 2.4" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$227.99
Moon ForestSterling silver cuff bracelet

Size: 6.25" L (end to end) x 1.6" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$207.99
Ivy GarlandArtisan Crafted Floral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6.25" L (end to end) x 0.5" W

5.0

$154.99
Exquisite NatureFloral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 0.8" W

5.0

$107.99
Lanna MoonbeamsSterling silver cuff bracelet

Size: 5.5" L (end to end) x 2.2" W

5.0

$309.99
Swirl and DanceSterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6.5" L (end to end) x 1.8" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$227.99
HorseshoesWomen's Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

Length: 1.8" x 1" W x 0.1" D

5.0

$69.99
Siamese BeautySterling Silver Hill Tribe Earrings

Length: 2" x 0.6" W

5.0

$49.99
Under WaterSterling silver cuff bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 0.8" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$209.99
Floral VillageHand Made Floral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.2" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$144.99
RattanHandmade Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 0.6" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

~~$149.99~~ $127.49
Thai PrideSterling Silver Elephant Pendant Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

~~$109.49~~ $93.07
Sweet JasmineHandmade Floral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 6.25" L (end to end) x 1.2" W

2.0

~~$114.49~~ $97.32
Heart FallSterling silver filigree earrings

Length: 1.7" x 0.2" W

5.0

$37.99
CyclesSterling silver filigree earrings

Length: 1.8" x 0.5" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$44.99
Thai CharmSterling silver cuff bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.6" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$207.99
Wild DaisiesWomen's Floral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.6" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$177.99
BlissFloral Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet

Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 0.6" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$299.99
Lanna PrincessHandcrafted Floral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 2" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$277.99
Cascading CurlsArtisan Crafted Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Length: 2.2" x 0.3" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$47.99
Ultimate AchievementHand Made 950 Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 0.6" W

5.0

$94.99
Silver CascadeSterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Length: 2.8" x 0.3" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$57.99
Floral ShineSterling silver chandelier earrings

Length: 1.6" x 0.3" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$39.99
Force of NatureSterling silver cuff bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.2" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$119.99
Moon FlowerFloral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 7" L (end to end) x 1.8" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$252.99
Hill Tribe IvyFair Trade Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 0.9" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$137.99
Catch the King's EyeSterling Silver Chandelier Earrings

Length: 1.6" x 0.6" W

5.0

$34.99
BougainvilleaSterling silver cuff bracelet

Size: 6.25" L (end to end) x 0.9" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$119.99
Camellia PrincessFloral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.1" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$144.99
Power of DragonsSterling silver cuff bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 0.2" W

4.0

$167.99
Hill Tribe HarmonySterling silver cuff bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.2" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$207.99
Floral SparkleHandmade Thai Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 7" L (end to end) x 1.8" W

5.0 (Ploy Intha)

$239.99

144 Testimonials for Ploy Intha

Rebecca

SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA

I love my little silver rabbit pendant by Ploy Intha! I always feel lucky when I wear it and get compliments every time. The craft and skill is exquisite. I only wish she would make matching pendant earrings-I would certainly buy them!

Nicole

portarlington, australia

her silver work is amazing. the detail in the bracelet I brought is amazing. love her work

Alexandra

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

I can't stop wearing this pair of earrings, it matches with any clothing, simple and beautiful design!!!

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