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Duanpen Tajunin

Duanpen Tajunin

5.0 (artist rating)

2 testimonials

"I'm happy with my work. I can share my skills and income with friends at church, most of whom are hill tribe people that I see every Sunday… I have taught hundreds of them to thread beads."

"I was born in Chiang Mai under the full moon on the evening of the day we celebrate Loy Krathong, a traditional Thai festival in November.

"As a child, I lived in the country and attended a temple school. These schools are run by monks and are free of charge. My mother is a homemaker and my father was an artist who drew and painted on temple walls in our village and nearby. Most of them were small temples. I liked to go with my father to watch at him work. Most of his drawings told the story of Buddha, or tales from Thai literature.

After completing high school, I attended a university and majored in Japanese. It was not my actual interest. I simply followed my friends and, at that time, I didn't have any particular preference.

"At the university, I met my boyfriend, who is now my husband. His mother crafted fine jewelry and his brother made fashion jewelry to sell at the Night Bazaar. They taught me how to make a necklace and also gave me the opportunity to sell them. I started with tiny ones, which I sold to earn a little extra income while studying. This helped my parents with the expenses of my schooling.

"Unfortunately, our main customers were teens and 'tweens, who tend to buy less expensive designs. Mine were too pricey for them. So I thought of changing my gemstone jewelry for wooden beads, which were more affordable. Friends suggested I sell my work at street markets but I wanted to focus on school.

"After graduation, I began to take my jewelry crafting seriously. My mother-in-law and my husband's older brother were very kind. They provided me with materials on credit. I started offering my designs at a small street market near my home. I'd arrange my first four designs on a white cloth, and work at crafting more jewelry while I waited for shoppers.

"One day, a foreign customer came to me and carefully looked over my designs. Then he gave me his business card and asked me to show him more designs at his hotel the next day. He was really interested in my necklaces.

"I went to the hotel with a small selection of necklaces in a cookie box. He liked all of them and said I used pretty color combinations. I think I must have learned and absorbed artistic ideas from my father when I went with him to work. That day, I was very happy because the gentleman ordered several thousands of bahts-worth of necklaces. I almost cried with joy!

"My friends always asked why I didn't work in a company with a certain salary and better work conditions because, as an artisan, I had to wait in the sun for shoppers with no guaranteed income. But now I've proved that what I love to do can give me a successful life. And from that day on, I was encouraged to make more designs.

"When my husband's older brother moved to Bangkok, I took over his place at the Night Bazaar, and also offer my designs in a hotel gift shop. At the moment, I am interested in pearls. The pearl itself is very attractive because it is derived from nature. They never have exactly the same appearance and beauty.

"Today, I'm happy with my work. I can share my skills and income with friends at church, most of whom are hill tribe people that I see every Sunday. This is the day to worship God and share our knowledge. I have taught hundreds of them to thread beads. When I have an order, they have jobs and earn an income.

"I am very grateful to God who led me to a good career, good friends and shoppers to buy my designs. I sincerely hope you will enjoy my jewelry."

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71 items by Duanpen Tajunin

Lunar HorizonWhite and Gray Pearl Handcrafted Earrings

Length: 1.5" x 0.6" W

5.0

$29.99
Pearly MoonsThai White and Gray Cultured Pearl Dangle Earrings

Length: 1.2" x 0.5" W

5.0

$29.99
HoverGreen Chalcedony Karen Hill Tribe Silver Dangle Earrings

Length: 1.3" x 0.7" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$44.99
Just GlowLapis Lazuli Stretch Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 1" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$44.99
Bold in BlueFair Trade Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace with Silver Clasp

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$59.99
NonconformistBeaded Carnelian and Karen Silver Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.5" W

5.0

~~$44.99~~ $40.49
Simply NaturalNatural Unakite Gemstone Stretch Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 0.9" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$37.99
Iridescent LoveSilver Heart Charm on Amethyst and Pearl Bracelet

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.6" W

4.8

$69.99
Spatial LoveBeaded Karen Silver and Rose Quartz Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.5" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$44.99
White LilyCultured pearl strand necklace

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0

$109.99
Rising LilyCultured pearl strand necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$89.99
Flawless EleganceBlack Onyx Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 1" W

5.0

$39.99
Cute MoonCultured Pearl Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Length: 1.5" x 0.6" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$34.99
White PeonyCultured pearl strand necklace

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$124.99
Ripe BerriesRed Cultured Pearl and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Length: 2.2" x 0.6" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$44.99
Pretty LadyHandcrafted White Pearl Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Length: 1.5" x 0.6" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$37.99
Just GlowCarnelian Stretch Bracelet Handcrafted Jewelry

Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 0.9" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

~~$39.99~~ $35.99
RomanceAmethyst and Rose Quartz Handmade Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$87.99
Iridescent ForestPearl and Agate Bracelet with Silver Elephant Charm

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.8" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$69.99
Grand ViridianDyed Green Chalcedony Hammered 950 Silver Beaded Bracelet

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.5" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$47.99
Iridescent GardenThai Double Strand Stretch Bracelet with Pearls and Jasper

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.8" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$74.99
Vineyard GarlandHandmade Beaded Amethyst and Ruby Zoisite Necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$87.99
Smoky LotusCultured pearl strand necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$144.99
Sweet ContrastCultured pearl strand necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$144.99
Purple HoneyBeaded Amethyst and Citrine Handcrafted Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0

$87.99
Iridescent SeaSmokey Quartz and Pearl Stretch Bracelet with Silver Charm

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.8" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$74.99
Madame PeonyCultured pearl strand necklace

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$144.99
Luscious BeautyCultured Pearl Necklace with Garnet and Carnelian

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0

~~$114.99~~ $103.49
HoneyCarnelian Necklace with Citrine and Cultured Pearls

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

~~$59.99~~ $53.99
Changing ForestColorful Chalcedony Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ.

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$54.99
Dusky RoseCultured pearl long strand necklace

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$244.99
Sweet JasmineCultured pearl strand necklace

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$107.99
SweetheartRose Quartz Necklace with Smoky Quartz and Cultured Pearls

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$109.99
Fresh BeautyHandmade Green Jade Necklace

Size: 20 to 22 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$109.99
Sun DanceHandmade Carnelian Necklace with Citrine

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

~~$79.99~~ $71.99
Perfect OrbsRose Quartz and 925 Silver Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Length: 1.4" x 0.5" W

5.0

$34.99
Perfect OrbsAmethyst and 925 Silver Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Length: 1.4" x 0.5" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$29.99
Perfect OrbsOnyx and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Length: 1.4" x 0.5" W

5.0

$34.99
Perfect OrbsCarnelian and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Length: 1.4" x 0.5" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

~~$37.99~~ $34.19
Natural SweetnessPink White Grey Pearls Necklace in Hand-knotted Strand

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$79.99
Day and NightGrey and White Pearl Strand Necklace with 950 Silver

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$94.99
Grey Iridescent VersatilityHand-knotted Grey Pearl Long Strand Wrap Necklace

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$194.99
Lilac Rose GarlandRomantic Rose Quartz, Pearl, and Amethyst Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$194.99
Golden StarlightCultured pearl strand necklace

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$144.99
Rising LilyCultured pearl strand necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

~~$87.99~~ $61.59
Golden StarlightCultured pearl strand necklace

Length: 24.5"

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

~~$129.99~~ $90.99
Lilac Rose GarlandRomantic Rose Quartz, Pearl, and Amethyst Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

~~$152.99~~ $107.09
Just GlowRose Quartz Stretch Bracelet Handcrafted Jewelry

Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 0.9" W

5.0

$37.99
Dreamy WonderAmethyst and Sterling Silver Beaded Pendant Necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$64.99
Deep MoonCultured Pearl Dangle Earrings Crafted in Thailand

Length: 1.6" x 0.5" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$34.99
Iridescent VersatilityHand-knotted Long Pearl Strand Necklace in White and Grey

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$234.99
Lunar HorizonWhite and Gray Pearl Handcrafted Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$124.99
Mystic MoonsArtisan Crafted Biwa Pearl Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$184.99
Princess of the SeasHandcrafted Pearl Torsade Necklace

Size: 20 to 22 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$224.99
Mystic MoonsArtisan Crafted Biwa Pearl Earrings

Length: 2" x 0.6" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$37.99
Dreamy WonderThai Amethyst and Sterling Silver Beaded Dangle Earrings

Length: 2" x 0.6" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$37.99
Exotic ForestFair Trade Jewelry Green and Gray Pearl Necklace

Size: 20 to 22 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$174.99
NonconformistBeaded Amethyst and Karen Silver Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.5" W

5.0

$47.99
IntersectionBeaded Agate and Karen Silver Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.5" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$47.99
Naturally SimpleFair Trade Green Aventurine Stretch Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 0.9" W

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$37.99
Natural SignaturePurple Quartz Necklace with Free-Form Amethysts

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$57.99
Natural SignatureOnyx Necklace with Free-Form Agates

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$57.99
Just GlowRhodonite Stretch Bracelet Handcrafted Jewelry

Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 0.9" W

5.0

$39.99
Moonlight GraceOnyx Minimalist Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$77.99
Moonlight GraceAmethyst Minimalist Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$77.99
Dazzling MoonlightHandcrafted Thai Black Leather Necklace with White Pearls

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$47.99
GlowingHandcrafted Thai Black Leather Necklace with White Pearls

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$47.99
Mystical RomanceHand Crafted Rose Quartz and Amethyst Necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0

$69.99
Moonlight GraceAventurine Minimalist Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$77.99
Moonlight GraceCarnelian Minimalist Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

~~$77.99~~ $70.19
Moonlight GraceRose Quartz Minimalist Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0 (Duanpen Tajunin)

$77.99

2 Testimonials for Duanpen Tajunin

Frauke

I received the rhodonite and also the rose Quartz bracelets! It is so beautiful!! Couldn't be happier. I love your life story and you seem a beautiful person. God bless! ??

Jazmine

I've wanted the dusky rose pearl necklace since I first became aware of Novica and finally bought it and I couldn't be more pleased. It's such a unique piece and I love that the pink pearls are natural. Thank you! I love your style and will buy more.

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