Samui Delights

Koh Samui offers more than just stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters; it’s also a treasure trove of unique local crafts and products that tell the story of the island’s way of life. You’ll find everything from intricately woven goods, delicate shell and coconut jewelry, and vibrant, nature-inspired textiles, to beautifully crafted local wood furniture. These items seamlessly blend natural beauty with modern design, each piece carrying a piece of Koh Samui’s charm and heritage.

1. Mats and baskets woven from dyed sea pandanus leaves, and fisherman pants with Pa-Kao- Ma patterns, all from Sweet Sisters shop. (Location: Na Muang Waterfall, a well-known natural attraction on Koh Samui, fed by the island’s central mountain range. The area surrounding the waterfall is protected as Na Muang Waterfall Forest Park.)
2. Tatami chair with a cushion for floor seating, perfect for meditation, from Kamalaya Shop. (Location: Wat Samret, one of Samui’s ancient temples, featuring a viharn that houses various Buddha images of different postures, crafted in the Samui artisan style using coral stone.)
3. Totedbags made from used shade filtering mesh, and shoulder bags made from used brown mesh and fertilizer sacks, from Sweet Sisters shop. (Location: Bang Kao Beach, an old beach on the island. This area was once a prosperous district and an important port in the past. Today, it is a relatively quiet beach.)
4. A carved wooden sculpture made from Kan Krao, a native wood of Samui, finished with the traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban burning technique, from Chaokoh Hotel Supplies Co., Ltd. (Location: The historic houses of Na Thon, distinguished by pillars resting on coral stone, chosen for its robust support.)
5. Oversized printed shirts from Jungle Jetsetter Resort Wear, necklaces with pendants and earrings from Slow Jeweller. (Location: Thong Takian Beach, Lamai. A local secret, this beach remains relatively undiscovered by tourists, offering a ‘hidden gem’ experience.)
6. Tiffin carriers and serving trays made from coconut wood, by Sweet Sisters. (Location: Thong Krut coconut groves. Typical of Samui, coconut farming thrives here, making coconuts and their products a key island commodity.)
7. Local organic ingredients shine in Sweet Sisters Cafe’s handmade pineapple & ginger jam, coco-cashew nut butter, and mangosteen cider vinegar. (Location: Na Thon’s old shophouses, a once-thriving commercial district. Home to Chinese-Thai merchants, many vintage shophouses still stand, particularly in Soi Klang.)
8. LalaLily earrings, Nebula ring, and Waves of Jupiter ring from Slow Jeweller, a handmade silver jewelry brand by a Samui designer. (Location: Thong Takian Beach, Lamai Subdistrict, one of Samui’s beautiful beaches, featuring white sand, clear sea, and beautiful rock formations.)
9. Vintage brass pans from Chaokoh Hotel Supplies. (Location: Thong Takian Beach, Lamai Subdistrict, one of Samui’s beautiful beaches, featuring white sand, clear sea, and beautiful rock formations.)