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Chaloemphon

Chaloemphon

Handcrafted leather bracelets, bags and accessories in Thailand

5.0 (artist rating)

"Leather craft is more than a source of income — through leather, I also meet many new friends around the world."

"I'm Chaloemphon Krasear, but you can call me 'Noi.' I was born in 1959 and grew up in Khonkaen Province. My childhood was very simple, like that of other boys who loved traveling and playing. I liked studying art most of all because I could create by completely using my imagination, and didn't need to memorize a lot.

"When I was in high school, I had an elder friend who just finished studying at the art school in Bangkok. He came back to open a shop and sell handmade leather crafts, like shoes, bags, and such. I'd visit him at the shop when I had free time because I needed his advice on taking the college examination and studying. Poh-Chang College, where he went, is the art student's dream school. There were many fields of arts to specialize in.

"I learned his craft through visiting. I studied each step to produce items in leather. When he had too many orders to handle, I would be his assistant. Most of the tasks I helped him with were very simple, such as finishing the details of a piece, painting, tinting, and drawing.

"I had practiced my drawing until I could pass the college exam. Then I could apply to study arts, as I had imagined. I selected the faculty of National Fine Arts, which focuses on the Thai Arts — for example, making khon masks. These are traditional Thai masks which are used for important ceremonies. In the past, these were used only by his majesty the King and the royal family. It's very hard to find the khon show at present. It represents the arts of Thailand in many ages.

"After that, I started to do airbrush paintings on bicycles. It was very famous at that time.

"Then, I open a small leather shop in Khonkaen province. Unfortunately, it wasn't as successful as it should have been because I loved to give my work to my friends as souvenirs. So the income wasn't enough to continue the business. Therefore, I decided to pack the materials in box and move to Chiang Mai.

"I had worked in interior design for hotels and resorts. Since Chiang Mai has become a tourist city with many attractions, I decided to go back to Khon Kaen and bring all my leftover craft supplies to start working in handmade leather again in Chiang Mai. I not only create leather bags and belts to sell, but also repair these things.

"Working with leather is never boring and I've never felt like giving up. The most important material is cowhide. It is very resistant and can be used long-term. I must plan very well how to cut the leather to minimize waste. Then, the cut leather is put together by hand. Each process — cutting, sewing and dyeing — all are done by hand.

"I always love to learn about new handmade leather products in order to develop new designs of my own. Leather craft is more than a source of income — through leather, I also meet many new friends around the world. Some of them are tourists who bring me leather goods to repair or come to buy a new leather belt.

"My wife sews the bags. We are very happy to work together. We also provide opinions and support to each other, always. Many times, my wife inspired new designs, so they are now more diverse. I've sold more to women shoppers, as well. My wife keeps the waste leather to cut into many different shapes to decorate fabric bags or create the small key chains we give to our customers as gifts.

"When someone asks about the process of leather craft or wants to learn, I am willing to teach them gladly.

"I've been doing this in Chiang Mai since 1986. It's been a happy time and I've enjoined my work a lot. I have a small, warm family. My daughter is going to graduate in nursing and she is also a special violin teacher. My wife, our daughter and I enjoy music every evening. My wife plays the cello, I play guitar, and our daughter plays the violin. That's it — my happy family.

"I really hope that you will be very happy with my designs and I look forward to your feedback. Thank you."

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224 items by Chaloemphon

FriendshipMen's Braided Light Brown Leather Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 7"

4.6

$19.99
Double HugGolden Brown Leather Braid Wrap Bracelet for Men

Length: 16.25"

4.4

$34.99
Key to Success in BrownHand Tooled Brown Leather Key Rings (Pair)

5.0

$34.99
Double CinnamonMen's Hand Braided Brown Leather Wrap Bracelet

Length: 16.5"

4.8

$29.99
Double ChocolateHand Braided Brown Leather Mens Wrap Bracelet

Length: 16.5"

3.7

$29.99
Double EbonyMens Hand Braided Black Leather Wrap Bracelet

Length: 16.5"

4.8

$29.99
Single Black BraidBraided Black Leather Mens Bracelet

Length: 7"

4.8

$19.99
Aurora LeavesHand Crafted Tiger's Eye and Leather Leaf Dangle Earrings

Length: 2.8" x 1.6" W

5.0

$19.99
Simply RedHand Crafted Unisex Red Leather Cuff Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 7.5" L (end to end)

4.9

$19.99
Cinnamon BraidCinnamon Brown Leather Braided Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 7"

5.0

$19.99
Dark WarriorDark Brown Leather Cuff Bracelet for Men from Thailand

Size: 8" L (end to end) x 0.8" W

5.0

$19.99
Rugged BlackHandcrafted Men's Black Leather Wristband Bracelet

Length: 8.5"

5.0

$32.99
Brown FeatherFeather-Shaped Earrings Crafted from Leather, Bone and Wood

Length: 3.3" x 1.1" W

5.0

$19.99
Bold Brown ContrastMen's Black Leather and Brown Cotton Bracelets (Pair)

Length: 7.75"

5.0

$19.99
Smart SpenderLeather money clips (Pair)

5.0

$34.99
Basic BlackHandcrafted Black Leather Men's Cuff Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 7.75" L (end to end) x 0.8" W

5.0

$19.99
Basic Dark BrownThailand Men's Dark Brown Leather Cuff Bracelet

Size: 7" L (end to end) x 1" W

5.0

$19.99
Bold ContrastBrown Leather and Black Cotton Bracelets for Men (Pair)

Length: 7.75"

4.8

$19.99
Braided Paths in Light BrownLight Brown Leather Braided Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 7.5"

4.8

$34.99
Rustic SimplicityMen's Cow Bone Bead Mahogany Braided Leather Wrap Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

3.0

$19.99
Rustic StyleMen's Tiger's Eye and Mahogany Braided Leather Wrap Bracelet

Length: 16.5"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$34.99
Black BandLeather Wristband Bracelet

Length: 6.75"

5.0

$14.99
Blue SoulLeather and Lapis Lazuli Adjustable Snap Bracelet

Length: 7"

4.4

$19.99
Basic BrownMen's Brown Leather Cuff Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 7" L (end to end) x 0.8" W

5.0

$19.99
Thai CowboyMen's Leather Wood and Tiger's Eye Pendant Necklace

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Casual Black ThaiMen's leather cuff bracelet

Size: 8" L (end to end) x 0.8" W

4.8

$19.99
Rustic ElementsBrown and Black Leather Wristband Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 7"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Mystical MeteorAmethyst and Red Leather Wristband Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 7.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$29.99
Assertive in BlackThai Black Leather Braided Bracelet with Silver Clasp

Length: 7.5"

3.0

$39.99
Bold ShieldUnakite and Leather Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$23.99
Fun Times in Dark BrownBrown Leather Adjustable Braided Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 7.5"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$34.99
Honey RopeMen's Jewelry Braided Leather Wristband Bracelet

Length: 7.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Cordovan RopeArtisan Crafted Braided Leather Wristband Bracelet for Men

Length: 7.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Enigma in BlackUnique Leather Wrap Bracelet

Length: 22"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Blue ShieldLapis Lazuli and Leather Bolo Tie from Thailand

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$49.99
Brown BandLeather Wristband Bracelet

Length: 6.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$14.99
Solar WarriorArtisan Crafted Leather Bracelet for Men

Size: 8" L (end to end) x 0.8" W

4.8

$19.99
Key to Success in BlackHand Tooled Black Leather Key Rings (Pair)

5.0

$29.99
Beautiful AvocadoHandmade Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Length: 17.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Stylish AvocadoLapis Lazuli and Leather Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Length: 17.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Powerful MindMen's Chalcedony and Leather Beaded Wristband Bracelet

Length: 8.5"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$29.99
Earthy EssenceArtisan Crafted Tiger's Eye and Leather Band Bracelet

Length: 7"

5.0

$19.99
Caramel RopeMen's Leather Braided Wristband Bracelet in Caramel Brown

Length: 7.75"

5.0

$19.99
Red FeatherLeather and Bone Feather Earrings in Red from Thailand

Length: 3" x 1" W

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Rainbow WeaveHandcrafted Cotton Bracelet for Women in Rainbow Colors

Length: 7.5"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$25.99
Rugged WeaveMen's Brown and Cream Leather Wristband Bracelet

Length: 7.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$29.99
Midnight WarriorFair Trade Black Leather Cuff Bracelet for Men

Size: 7.75" L (end to end) x 1" W

5.0

$23.99
Desert WarriorArtisan Crafted Leather Cuff Bracelet for Men

Size: 7.75" L (end to end) x 1" W

5.0

$23.99
WorldMen's Unique Braided Leather Bracelet

Length: 8.75"

5.0

$27.99
Enigma in BrownMen's Artisan Crafted Leather Wrap Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 16.75"

5.0

$19.99
Brown Braided PathMen's Artisan Crafted Leather Cuff Bracelet

Size: 7.75" L (end to end) x 1" W

5.0

$23.99
Bangkok CasualMen's Hand Made Leather Wristband Bracelet

Length: 8.5"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$37.99
Style and Strength in MahoganyLeather Braided Wristband Bracelet in Mahogany from Thailand

Length: 7.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$29.99
Style and Strength in CopperLeather Braided Wristband Bracelet in Copper from Thailand

Length: 7.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$29.99
New Pathways in BlackMen's Black Leather Wristband Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 7.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$29.99
Feather SpiritThai Agate and Leather Feather Pendant Necklace

Length: 18"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Genuine Charm in Dark BrownMen's Leather Wristband Bracelet in Dark Brown from Thailand

Length: 9"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$34.99
Genuine CharmHandcrafted Men's Leather Wristband Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 9"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$34.99
Classic Journey in EspressoLeather Passport Wallet in Russet and Espresso from Thailand

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$39.99
Rock WalkBohemian Leather and Agate Bead Wristband Bracelet

Length: 7"

5.0

$23.99
Amethyst FocusAmethyst and Leather Wristband Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 7.25"

5.0

$19.99
Straight PathMen's Brown Leather Recon Turquoise Wristband Bracelet

Length: 7.75"

5.0

$23.99
Beautiful AvocadoHandmade Tiger's Eye and Leather Pendant Necklace

Length: 17.75"

5.0

$19.99
Stylish AvocadoHowlite and Leather Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Length: 17.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Nature's WishHandmade Lapis Lazuli and Leather Beaded Snap Clasp Bracelet

Length: 7.25"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$39.99
Nature's IntrigueHandmade Tiger's Eye and Leather Beaded Snap Clasp Bracelet

Length: 7.25"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$39.99
Nature's DesireHandmade Carnelian and Leather Beaded Snap Clasp Bracelet

Length: 7.25"

5.0

$39.99
Powerful MindMen's Lapis Lazuli and Leather Beaded Wristband Bracelet

Length: 8.5"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$29.99
Love Weave in EspressoMen's Leather Braided Wristband Bracelet in Espresso

Length: 8.5"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$23.99
Bold ShieldAmethyst and Leather Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$23.99
Thai Cowboy in RedMen's Amethyst and Leather Pendant Necklace in Red

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Thai Cowboy in BlueMen's Howlite and Leather Pendant Necklace in Blue

Size: longer than 22 inches

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$19.99
Tribal Pattern in Dark BrownTribal Pattern Dark Brown Leather Cuff Bracelet

Size: 8.5" L (end to end) x 1.5" W

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$29.99
Tribal Pattern in BrownTribal Pattern Brown Leather Cuff Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 8.5" L (end to end) x 1.5" W

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$29.99
Courage in Versatile BrownThai Handcrafted Leather Wristband in Grey-Brown

Length: 7"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$34.99
Courage in Espresso BrownThai Handcrafted Espresso Brown Leather Wristband

Length: 7"

5.0

$29.99
JourneyFair Trade Men's Brown Leather and Brass Adjustable Bracelet

Length: 7.75"

5.0

$23.99
Western QuestHand Tooled Brown Leather Bracelet for Men

Length: 8.75"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$29.99
Wider Lanna Warrior in BrownMen's Artisan Crafted Leather Wristband Bracelet

Length: 8.5"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$34.99
Night WorldHandcrafted Black Braided Leather Bracelet for Men

Length: 8.75"

3.0

$29.99
Thai FlameMen's Handcrafted Leather Wristband Bracelet

Length: 8.5"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$37.99
Chiang Rai TrekMen's Handcrafted Leather Wristband Bracelet

Length: 8.5"

5.0

$37.99
Thai Insight in ChestnutHandmade Brown Braided Leather Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 8.5"

5.0 (Chaloemphon)

$49.99
Navy DenimLeather Accent Cotton Denim Sling in Navy from Thailand

5.0

$77.99

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9 Testimonials for Chaloemphon

Florida Usa

Brother-in-law loved this gift!

Christine

love the bracelet

Jason

I just received my Tiger's eye and leather pendant necklace, 'Amulet', and it has exceeded my expectations. It's very substantial and rich, masculine and well-crafted. Thank you, Chaloemphon, and I look forward to seeing more of your amazing work.

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