The northern parts of Thailand are famous for the fine workmanship
of the lacquerware, silverware and woodcarvings
made there. The crafts are influenced primarily by Burmese traditions,
but also by the heritage of the Shan States, the Khmer, and Thai
tribal groups. As in all parts of the country, Buddhism, tinged
with Hindu and animist elements, is a major motif of the handicraft
arts. While many cultures contributed to the styles of northern
Thai handicrafts, the resulting products are distinctively Thai
and northern.
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