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Jaifah Aksornsri

Jaifah Aksornsri

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"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 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 took 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 lacquer ware. Now my older sister works with the silver and antiques while I look after the lacquer ware. 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."

Items by Jaifah Aksornsri

84 items

Summer CloverFair Trade Mango Wood and Pewter Photo Frame (5x7)

$96.99
Marching ElephantWood and pewter decorative box

$81.99
Little KluayHandmade Raintree Wood Elephant Figurine from Thailand

$37.99
White Floral MagnificenceHand Carved Whitewashed Wood Flower Relief Sculpture

$134.99
Lanna Golden TempleHand Crafted Buddhist Spirit House Sculpture

$89.99
Adorable OwlHand-carved Wood Sculpture

$89.99
Lanna Antique in GreenHandmade Ceramic Decorative Jar from Thailand

$49.99
'Khan Kluay'Handmade Raintree Wood Elephant Statuette from Thailand

$30.49
Jarujin MelodyGreen Thai Frog Wood Percussion Instrument (5.5 Inch)

$39.99
Baby ElephantHandmade Thai Raintree Wood Elephant Decorative Jar

$89.99
Lanna White TempleHandcrafted Buddhist Spirit House Sculpture

$69.99
Playful ElephantWood and pewter business card holder

$45.99
Beige HorseArtisan Crafted Wood Horse Sculpture with Antique Look

$63.99
Thai ElephantHand Carved Raintree Wood Sculpture from Thailand

$79.99
White HorseHorse Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted with Antique Look

$79.99
Brown Thai Elephant'Hand Carved Thai Raintree Wood Brown Elephant Sculpture

$63.49
Cheerful GoldfishWood sculptures (Pair)

$174.49
Majestic ElephantWood tray

$58.99
Trees of KnowledgeWood bookends (Pair)

$133.99
Thai HarmonyIron and brass gong (Large)

$179.99
Thai HarmonyIron and brass gong (Medium)

$184.49
Temple Tam-TamBrass gong

$133.99
Thai Fleur-de-LisWood tray

$49.99
Heart of the MoonHand Carved Floral Relief Wood Sculpture from Thailand

$161.49
Flower PlotHand Carved Whitewashed Wood Wall Relief Panel from Thailand

$159.99
Majestic Elephant in BlackHand Made Wood Sculpture Elephant Tray from Thailand

$51.99
Elegant ElephantWhitewashed Wood Elephant Tealight Candle Holder

$104.99
Lanna LuxuryMango wood and Rattan Trays in Dark Brown (Pair)

$119.99
Lanna Arabesque in BlackThai Style Wood Carving Sculpture on Wood Base

$129.99
Lanna Arabesque in BrownBrown Wood Sculpture on Black Base Handmade in Thailand

$129.99
Rainforest BambooMango wood and pewter vase

$117.99
Thai GardenHandmade Floral Mango Wood Vase

$117.49
Summer CloverHandcrafted Mango Wood and Pewter Candleholders (Pair)

$151.49
Sleek BambooMango wood candleholder

$87.99
Coral LightHandcrafted Thai Mango Wood Candle Holder (Large)

$92.99
Coral ReefMango wood and pewter vase

$114.99
Thai TempleMango wood jar

$77.99
SilhouetteMango wood vase

$77.99
RuffleUnique Mango Wood Decorative Box

$39.99
Magnificent HuangUnique Rain Tree Wood Sculpture on Stand

$88.99
GlobefishMango wood box

$39.99
Dance of the FlowersMango wood and pewter vase

$154.99
Thai OrchidsMango wood vase

$107.99
Summer CloverMango wood and pewter centerpiece

$169.99
Sweet Thai BlossomHand Carved Rain Tree Wood Sculpture

$157.99
Summer CloverFloral Mango Wood Photo Frame (4x6)

$85.99
Daisy CyclesModern Mango Wood Vase from Thailand

$49.99
Lanna MoodHandmade Raintree Wood Business Card Holder from Thailand

$39.99
Proud SpireTwo Tone Mango Wood Jar White and Natural from Thailand

$84.99
Grazing SheepHand Made Wood Sculpture of a Sheep from Thailand

$69.99
Woolly SheepHand Made Wood Sculpture of a Rustic Sheep from Thailand

$117.99
Royal FlowersHand Made Wood Floral Sculpture Gold Tone from Thailand

$143.99
AntlersHand Crafted White Decorative Box with Antlers from Thailand

$54.99
Thai Fleur-de-LisWood candleholder (Pair)

$55.49
Lotus LightWood and pewter candleholders (Pair)

$99.99
Daisy AbstractionMango wood and pewter vase

$54.99
Joyful ElephantHandmade Raintree Wood Elephant Statuette from Thailand

$29.99
Midnight SpireHand Crafted Black Decorative Jar from Thailand

$129.99
Shimmering SpireHandmade Black and Gold Decorative Jar from Thailand

$129.99
Lanna Antique in RedHandmade Ceramic Red Decorative Jar from Thailand

$49.99
Lanna ElephantHandmade Green Elephant Decorative Jar from Thailand

$49.99
Riding HorseHandmade Wood Horse Statuette from Thailand

$259.99
Peaceful ElephantHandmade Raintree Wood Elephant Statuette from Thailand

$20.49
Elephant Loom HeirloomRain Tree Wood Sculpture

$48.99
Lanna DeluxeRattan and Black Wood Trays (Pair)

$109.99
Daisy TrendsHandcrafted Mango Wood Vase

$49.99
Monkey MischiefWood sculpture

$141.99
Elephant of Old SiamFair Trade Mango Wood Candle Holder

$38.49
Black CoffeeMango wood box

$59.99
Blossoming ElephantWood sculpture

$147.99
Floral MoonMango wood and pewter vase

$129.99
Floral BouquetMango wood and pewter vase

$99.99
Chiang Mai GardenMango wood and pewter vase

$97.99
Bangkok BeautyHandcrafted Mango Wood Decorative Box

$54.99
Thai Elephant PrideWood sculpture

$76.99
Blossoming ShieldHand Carved Floral Wood Sculpture

$127.99
Black CoralArtisan Crafted Mango Wood Vase

$77.99
On TargetHand Carved Mango Wood Bowl with White Circle Motif

$49.99
Parallel PathsMango Wood Hand Carved Centerpiece

$97.99
Rose GlowMango wood candleholder

$57.99
Floral FlameWood sculpture

$145.99
Floral SquareThai Wood Sculpture

$157.99
Oval DaisyWood sculpture

$64.99
Floral MagnificenceWood Flower Sculpture

$97.99

1 Testimonial for Jaifah Aksornsri

Ohio/USA

I purchased all of these items as gifts, for a wedding and a graduation The details are beautiful! There is nothing like this to find in our local markets. The pieces are beautiful combinations of metal and wood.

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