Made in Thailand

@JudyEv (376365)
Rockingham, Australia
February 13, 2026 6:54pm CST
My husband, Vince, has recently returned from a fortnight in Thailand. He took an old, small suitcase and a raggedy backpack. While there, he purchased a new suitcase and backpack and left the old ones behind. Prices are cheaper there. He visited an Akha tribe in the most northern part of the country. They do the most beautiful stitching and beadwork there and I’ve already put up a couple of photos of their headgear. In this photo, are two shoulder bags that he brought back with him. On the inside, there is a small pocket with a zip which will be useful. I will keep one but might give the other to a friend.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (116500)
• United States
14 Feb
They look great and the work is amazing! I’m so glad he made it home safe, sound, and with presents!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Feb
I even got a Louis Vuitton bag but maybe read the discussion when it comes before getting too excited! lol
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Amber
@AmbiePam (116500)
• United States
14 Feb
@JudyEv Uh-oh!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Feb
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (187302)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Feb
That is extraordinary. The amount of work that goes into such things. And the little amount they ask for it is amazing too.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (187302)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Feb
@JudyEv ..........They are a different type of person that those here in the U.S.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Feb
There is a huge amount of work. I can't imagine how many hours they take to do.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (497271)
• Italy
14 Feb
Those are really pretty. I am trying to remember in which country I saw something very similar. I think it was in Morocco.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (497271)
• Italy
14 Feb
@JudyEv - We went to Marrakesh, it was our honeymoon cruise. The ship stopped at Casablanca and from there we rode a train to Marrakesh and spent two days there. It was an interesting trip.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Feb
I haven't been to Morocco but I can iimagine they might have similar items.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (171095)
• United States
14 Feb
Those look very nice! Style-wise they look very similar to a bag Pretty carries when we go to doctor appointments to carry her phone, phone charger and the spare battery I loaned her. She also carries one of my epi-pens in the bag, just in case.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (171095)
• United States
14 Feb
@JudyEv Yes, it is. Pretty used to carry a small purse with her just for my epi-pen but she carries too much now to fit in a small purse.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Feb
Now that we all seem to have to take our mobile phones every where we go, a bag like this is very handy.
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DianneN
@DianneN (252315)
• United States
14 Feb
Beautiful looking, but I only use Chanel bags these days We had to purchase new luggage years ago on a vacation in San Diego, CA, because ours fell apart. Still have them.
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DianneN
@DianneN (252315)
• United States
15 Feb
@JudyEv Oooooooo, don’t even think that! I’d rather have to buy new luggage than the alternative.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Feb
Our old one had done very good service. I hope this last one lasts just as long. If it does, it will see us out.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (56756)
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14 Feb
They are lovely, and I like the colors, too.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Feb
The men make these too. Vince has photos of them working on the bags.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (56756)
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14 Feb
@JudyEv I love handmade items. Every one of them is unique and special. Your Vince did well picking out his gifts to you.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (205490)
• United States
14 Feb
That is a nice pic.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Feb
They are pretty little bags and well-made. There is nothing shoddy about them.
Sandy
@velvet53 (24417)
• Palisade, Colorado
14 Feb
Those are so pretty. The Aktha tribe does beautiful work.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Feb
They are really into decoration and embroidery.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (116635)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Feb
Wow, those are really pretty and so colorful.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Feb
I'll be very happy to use this from time to time.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (132185)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Feb
Those are very pretty
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Feb
I'll keep one and give the other to a friend.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (218014)
• United States
14 Feb
Very nice bags. I'm glad Vince is home.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Feb
We will give one to a friend. I know she'll love it. It is just the sort of thing she likes.
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Valentina
@valherma00 (1956)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
21 Feb
they seem simple but are not. they are actually very unique and perfect when you need to bring a few things with you
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb
They are well-made and very pretty too