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Thai Tin Pictures
I met this wonderful fellow at the side of the road in Thailand. He was working on a piece of metal with a small chisel and hammer. The results were incredible. Each piece he had on his table was unique. In halting English he tried to sell me a piece of his work. I have never seen a man so happy as when I told him that I would take them all. I took this picture to remember him by.
It was an incredible day since the person talking to him before me was bartering for a 'better' deal and subsequently walked away without a purchase. He was shocked that I offered to pay him the asking price, which was fair for the work that was done. This was a feel good day but the best feeling was not seeing him at the market for the next week. I like to think that he went home for a visit since the majority of people at the market travel from far away. I hope he had a nice time with his children and grandchildren. I would love to support him again.
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Teak Relief
This incredible carving from Northern Thailand is made from one piece of wood. It contains carvings of 37 birds and animals layered between 3 rows of trees. The artist has been carving since he was 3 years old, learning from his father and grandfather. I bought this piece directly from him at his small shop. I was in awe of the work and could not consider leaving it behind. It is unlike anything I have ever seen before. These photographs can not possibly do it justice.
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