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Four Elements’ Jewelry: Handmade Clay Jewelry by Isaan Women of Dan Kwien
18 July, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
In times of crisis you either crumble or fight – the women of the Isaan village of Dan Kwien are not about to give up despite the hardship caused by Covid-19.
Their handmade clay necklaces, bracelets and rings are slowly building a fanbase in Thailand and overseas, centuries-old skills now using modern e-commerce to reach faraway markets and establish hope in hard times.
Join Naruemon Chaingam – a female Thai filmmaker — for a discussion and workshop on the art and culture of Isaan through her ‘Four Elements’ jewelry brand, which is made with the women of Dan Kwien, a village famous for its long history of clay pottery.
Each piece is handmade, with a unique signature design with colours drawn from the elements around them. Women using nature, community and art to ensure economic survival.
It will be a fun, positive interactive discussion – with video and live music – exploring a rare skill from northeastern Thailand. But we also want it to be a space to exchange ideas on how small businesses can flourish and ways to help women during the pandemic.
We are lucky to be joined by Tontrakul Kaewyong – a gifted musician who plays many Isaan instruments and a keeper of Isaan music traditions who will provide the soundtrack to the event with a special performance.
Please check out for more about Four Elements’ Jewelry at: https://www.facebook.com/FourElementsThailand
The event will be in English with Thai translation. The seats are limited only for 10 participants as we want to make sure to keep physical distancing measure and we also require participants to wear mask for everyone’s safety from Covid-19. Please make a reservation beforehand.
We hope to see you in person at Sea Junction floor on 4th floor at BACC or on the Facebook Live stream at SEA-Junction facebook page from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, if you cannot join in person.
The event is free, but donations are most welcome to enable SEA Junction to continue its activities and keep events accessible to the public.
For information/reservation for our events please email southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or phone/wa: +66970024140
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SEA Junction, OUR Venue on Southeast Asia
SEA Junction, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA), aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions- from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK, BTS National Stadium), SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org, join the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction.
