The first makers of our ceramic die-cut logos, Khun Seangchan and Khun Sureepon are each other’s pillar of support through different seasons of life. This pair of friends started their career 23 years ago at Oriental Porcelain - our ceramic factory in Chiang Mai - where they are now leading a team of 5. Both friends began their career at a doll factory where they picked up the skill of working with crafts delicately and meticulously - something that’s inherent in them as they craft the die-cut logos and painting of our ceramics.

“Family. We work to support our family, and that has always spurred us on. We don’t only work for ourselves, but for our loved ones. And that changes the nature of our work into a process we embrace, instead of seeing it as a chore.”

Humble and down-to-earth, Khun Seangchan and Khun Sureepon share the same life values and priorities. When asked about what inspires and motivates them, both revealed similar answers - “Family. We work to support our family, and that has always spurred us on. We don’t only work for ourselves, but for our loved ones. And that changes the nature of our work into a process we embrace, instead of seeing it as a chore.”

It’s not always about money. We have to learn to focus and cherish the bigger things in life; like the friendships and communal spirit we have nurtured. 

The soulful sensitivity to how this pair of friends approach the way of living life has made this interview an inspiring one. We asked them about the secret to maintaining this zest and positivity everyday at work - “It’s not always about money. We have to learn to focus and cherish the bigger things in life; like the friendships and communal spirit we have nurtured. Most importantly, it’s a blessing to share life with friends we trust and love. Relationships like these matter more than money.”
 

In the midst of the busy, it’s easy for city dwellers like us to pack as much life as we could into a day and lose focus on the important, intangible things. Khun Seangchan and Khun Sureepon reminded us that female empowerment is having an unwavering intention to care for your family, a compassion to share the successes and milestones with your community and an open heart to experience life’s little pleasures.

Explore our range of oil burners, candle holders, incense holders and teapots handmade by the village artisans at Chiang Mai. 

In light of 2018’s International Women’s Day theme “Press for Progress”, we are honouring the Thai female makers behind our products. They share with us their life journey, inspirations and what keeps them pushing on for a better future, especially during trying times. This campaign has inspired us that female empowerment happens in a series of small milestones and victories that can be already be found in our every day.