An analysis of local productsand souvenirs In Muang Paem, Thailand

Elisa van der HoopAnnelies KoornLinda Willemse

Creating souvenirsthrough traditionalpractices:

OverviewSubject

Process

Outcomes

Recommendations

SubjectWhy local products and souvenirs?

Difference local product – souvenir

Authentic

Process

Desk research – Elisa

Article plan

Observation

Interviews

Self experience - workshops

Outcome: self-relianceHigh extent of self-reliance

Creation of own products

Adaption to modern world

Outcomes: local productsWeaving – main

Cooperative sales & home sale

Sold at workshops

Sales among community

members

No local shop

Outcomes: adaption of products

Adaption to tourists’ needsBags with zippers

SouvenirsScarfsDolls (new)

Authenticity

Outcomes: missedopportunities

Short stay tourists

Slow sales Mae Hong Son

RecommendationsContinue traditional processes

Strenghten cooperation shops

Sales in local shop

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