Ban Bu tom, Surin Province
Ban Butom Handicraft Village (Basket Weaving Village)
This village is renowned for its rattan weaving handicrafts, a supplementary occupation that villagers pursue alongside rice farming. The craft has a history of over 60 years. The products include baskets, trays, and various containers that are both durable and beautiful, representing a unique local identity that has long brought fame and income to the community.
Highlights of the Village
Rattan Weaving: A Handicraft Passed Down Through Generations
Products from Ban Butom are highly natural, as no coatings or lacquers are used. If they become dull or develop mold, they can be cleaned safely using natural sour fruits such as starfruit, lime, or kaffir lime, and then left to dry in the sun, which restores the rattans shine safely.
1. Rattan Weaving Craft
Ban Butom is famous for its rattan weaving handicrafts, particularly baskets and various containers made from fine rat tail rattan strands. This craft began around 1930 (B.E. 2473) when villagers learned the techniques from Surin Provincial Prison and later developed it into a family-run industry that has generated income for the community.
2. Product Care and Maintenance
Rattan products from Ban Butom are usually left unvarnished to preserve their natural look. If they develop mold or become dull, they can be cleaned using sour fruits such as ripe starfruit, lime, or kaffir lime, then rinsed with water and dried in the sun to restore their original shine.
3. Variety of Products
Ban Butoms rattan products come in a wide variety, including rattan baskets, trays, stacking containers, and tissue boxes. Prices start from 150 baht and vary depending on size and craftsmanship.
4. Yok Thong Weaving
In addition to rattan weaving, Ban Butom is also renowned for Yok Thong silk weaving, led by the Chansoma group. This group has received national recognition and was once selected to create textiles for leaders at the APEC meeting in 2003 (B.E. 2546).
Tourist Attractions and Activities
Watch Rattan Weaving Demonstrations
- Learn how to weave baskets, rattan, and various containers from skilled local artisans.
- Workshops are available for tourists to try weaving themselves, making it ideal for students, study groups, or educational visits.
Shop for souvenirs made from local products.
- Rattan handicrafts such as baskets, storage boxes, and tissue boxes.
- Woven textiles including scarves and traditional checkered cloths featuring unique local patterns.
- All handmade products are high-quality and affordably priced.
Ban Butom is a small village full of the charm of local culture, located in Mueang Ti Subdistrict, Mueang District, Surin Province. The village is renowned for its rattan weaving handicrafts and Yok Thong silk weaving, skills that have been passed down through generations for over 60 years.
Tourists can visit local production sites, learn traditional rattan weaving and textile weaving, and experience the lifestyle of community members who still speak the Khmer language and preserve local customs. Visitors can also stay in homestays, sample local cuisine, and enjoy charming Japanese-style cafés.
Ban Butom is not just an ordinary tourist destinationit is a living center of wisdom, culture, and local way of life, perfect for those seeking an authentic cultural experience in Thailands Northeast.
Getting There / Transportation
Ban Butom is located in Mueang Ti Subdistrict, Mueang District, Surin Province, approximately 12 - 16 kilometers from Surin city center. It can be reached via Highway 226 toward Sikhoraphum District.
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