The Thai yaam and its kin — a strap, a body, and a story. These handwoven shoulder bags are made from naturally-dyed cloth and natural fibre, worn across the body and built to be lived in. Woven first and then cut and stitched by hand, each bag carries the maker's pattern the way it left the loom, and wears in like a favourite jacket.
Honest notes on natural dye, handwork and care — from people who know each maker.
The yaam is a traditional Thai shoulder bag — a simple, deep cloth body on a long woven strap, worn across the body. It has been carried in Thailand's north and northeast for generations, and the modern pieces here keep that shape while using genuine handwoven, naturally-dyed cloth.
Spot-clean with a damp cloth and mild soap; avoid soaking or machine-washing, which strains the weave and lifts natural dye. Air-dry in the shade. A well-made yaam only softens and improves with years of use.
Yes — each is woven or stitched for you rather than kept in stock, and the listing tells you the lead time. Because each is handmade, small variations in size, strap length and colour are natural.
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