FROM handicrafts to herbal creams, beautiful Thai products can be bought locally at Thai Handicrafts and Images in Ferntree Gully.
Amulets, bags, balms, books, candles, cards, carved soaps, dolls, embroidery, incense, jewellery and lacquer items are only some of the fascinating range of Thai products imported directly from manufacturers in Thailand by owner John Silcot who has been travelling to Thailand for more than 25 years.
“We are unique because we are the only independent Thai handicrafts shop in Australia,” said John.
“Selling to both the retail and wholesale trade, our prices are kept low as there is no ‘middle man’ to deal with.”
Since opening the shop in July 2005 to promote Thai handicrafts in Australia, John has travelled to Thailand three times to replenish and increase stock lines in order to show the Australian public the beauty and quality of these products.
Original oil paintings, puppets, silk bags and ties, Thai silverware, traditional handcrafted pottery and ceramics and woodware are very popular as well as Buddha tables and Buddhist images.
“We display the largest array of genuine Thai Buddhist images and amulets in this country,” said John who is also a licensed second hand dealer and pawnbroker and has recently introduced two new services.
“We are able to lend money and provide pawnbroker facilities. We also buy and sell gold, jewellery, antiques and collectables.”
Lay by is available at Thai Handicrafts and Images, so call in during opening hours, 10am – 5.30pm Monday to Saturday at 61 Station Street, Ferntree Gully, and see the beauty of these products for yourself.
Phone 9758 3838.