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Khom Matao Lantern Making Experience

Presented by Travel Thailand Creation

Khom Matao Lantern Making Experience
Khom Matao Lantern Making Experience 2

About this experience

A workshop at the Khom Matao Learning Center dedicated to making the traditional Khom Matao, a distinctive lantern from Nan Province associated with Lanna culture, offered through Travel Thailand Creation. Participants learn from local artisans about the history, cultural significance and beliefs connected to the lantern and take part directly in its creation and decoration. Traditional materials such as bamboo and mulberry paper are used, with the opportunity to personalise the finished piece and take it home.

Experience highlights

  • Hosted at the Khom Matao Learning Center, Ban Khom Kham
  • From 1 to 50 participants per session
  • Conducted in Thai; English-speaking guide available at additional cost
  • Made with bamboo and mulberry paper
  • Booking required at least 5 days in advance

What's included

  • Introduction to the history and cultural significance of the Khom Matao
  • Guided lantern making with local artisans
  • Bamboo, mulberry paper and all decoration materials
  • The lantern you made, to take home
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Where your booking goes

The workshop is run by artisans at the Khom Matao Learning Center in Ban Khom Kham, who teach the lantern-making technique and share the beliefs connected to it.

Income for artisans at the Khom Matao Learning Center
Lanna lantern-making technique taught by local artisans
Cultural knowledge shared directly by the community
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