Supannikar

"I'm Supannikar Wangmanidakul but you can call me Sai. I was born in Chiang Mai in 1985 and majored in visual communication design in college. I loved drawing, painting and handicrafts so, after graduation, I worked in a designing company. <br><br> "I've liked to use fabric bags since I was a student and most of my own bags are of cloth. I love the different textile styles because they reflect the personality of the owner. <br><br> "One day, my older sister invited me to make and sell handicrafts with her. <br><br> "My first handmade item was a tote bag decorated with animal patterns, with cloth I bought from fabric shops. I let my sister try sewing and it came out pretty well. I was happy with it because I wanted to have my own handcrafted tote. <br><br> "Today, most of my designs are made with cotton in a variety of colors, motifs and patterns. I choose cotton because it looks good when finished. <br><br> "The process starts with selecting a nice fabric, then designing a bag and making a prototype. My sister and I work at home but sometimes I can give work to skillful homemakers to do in their free time, or to university students who want an extra income. <br><br> "My dream is to see handbags from Thailand known and appreciated by people from other countries so that I can help my housewives group earn extra money. <br><br> "I try to make my designs uniquely Thai in spirit. I hope you like them."