Mae Tha Woodcarving Village

Open Days: Daily

Opening Hours: Daytime Is Recommended For Visits

 

Mae Tha Woodcarving Village is an important local handicraft destination in Lamphun Province. It is centered around Ban Nong Yang Khrai in Tha Thung Luang Subdistrict, Mae Tha District, and nearby villages, especially Ban Nong Yang Fa, where many households are involved in woodcarving as a community-based cottage industry.

 

The village is known for producing a wide variety of carved wooden items, including human figures, animal figures, household items, home decorations, children’s toys, and souvenirs. Many pieces are made by local artisans who have inherited carving skills from previous generations, giving each product a strong sense of local craftsmanship.

 

Woodcarving in Mae Tha combines traditional forms with more contemporary designs. Visitors can find small souvenir pieces, practical decorative items, and larger carved works suitable for homes, restaurants, cafés, resorts, and interior spaces. The appeal lies not only in the finished products but also in the skill and patience behind each carved piece.

 

The community functions as a living craft village rather than a simple shopping area. Visitors can learn how local artisans select wood, shape forms, carve details, polish surfaces, and finish each item. This makes the village suitable for travelers interested in handmade crafts, local wisdom, and Northern Thai woodwork.

 

Products from the Mae Tha woodcarving community are distributed to Chiang Mai and nearby provinces, helping support local household economies. The craft also plays an important role in preserving the identity of Tha Thung Luang Subdistrict and Mae Tha District as a center of wooden handicrafts.

 

Getting There From Lamphun, take Highway 106, then turn onto Highway 116 for about 2 km until reaching the Pa Ha traffic light intersection. Continue along Highway 1033 for about 10 km to reach Ban Nong Yang Khrai and the surrounding woodcarving villages in Tha Thung Luang Subdistrict. Private vehicles are recommended.

 

 

A: It Is Located Around Ban Nong Yang Khrai, Tha Thung Luang Subdistrict, Mae Tha District, Lamphun Province, And Nearby Villages.

 

A: It Is Known For Carved Wooden Human Figures, Animal Figures, Household Items, Home Decorations, Children’s Toys, And Souvenirs.

 

A: Many Products Are Distributed To Chiang Mai And Nearby Provinces.

 

A: Take Highway 106, Turn Onto Highway 116, Continue To Pa Ha Traffic Light Intersection, Then Follow Highway 1033 For About 10 km.

 

A: It Is Suitable For Travelers Interested In Local Handicrafts, Woodwork, Souvenirs, Home Decoration, And Northern Thai Craftsmanship.