Local Products
The Woven Materials of
Nan are distinctively different in terms
of designs and production methods from
other localities. The most famous pattern
is the Lai Nam Lai which resembles waves
or stairs. Other designs also reflect
the local artistic and creative skills.
The materials are used for making dresses,
colourful satchels and Tung, a type of
pennant used in religious rites. Such
products are widely available in town
or production centres in rural villages
particularly at Ban Nong Bua in Tha Wang
Pha district.
Nan
is also noted for making musical instruments
which include the Saloh , a violin-like
instrument, and the Sung , similar to
a guitar. They are used in bands which
can still be heard in certain restaurants
in town where they can be bought.
In addition,
silverware, wood carving and hilltribe
handicraft are quite popular with tourist.
The leading agricultural produce is the
Som Si Thong (golden oranges) which are
of the same species as oranges of the
Central Plain. Because of climatic differences,
the local version is golden-skinned and
more aromatic. They are in season in December.
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