Tikkiwallah Artisans, Thailand & Laos

Tikkiwallah is a modern artisan studio, working in collaboration with village-based artisans.  They specialize in small batch, eco-friendly textiles to combine traditional skills with contemporary design.  They use locally grown fibers such as cotton, hemp and piet jungle vine, and natural botanical dyes.  They partner with local artisan groups to make and sell their products.  Tikkiwallah celebrates the vibrant energy and creativity found in markets across Southeast Asia.  Their market portal is a place for lively conversations, for building relationships, and for supporting handmade textiles and crafts.  

Ways sustainability is being implemented into the products: 

• Zero waste studio

• Use of upcycled textiles

• Use of natural fibers 

• Natural dye techniques