Help to create lots of imaginative journeys with this superbly hand-crafted pull-along wooden train from an organisation in Thailand preserving traditional craft skills. The carts are linked with cord while the front of the train has two detachable pieces which are reattached onto wood prongs. Made in Thailand by Thaicraft
- Length 57cm (not including pull-cord)
The YMCA in Chiang Ma, northern Thailand, has been exporting crafts to fair trade organisations since 1982, as well as selling locally. The Y works with more than 50 producer groups in northern, north-eastern and southern Thailand. Many of the producers are women, who earn supplementary income through craftwork.
It is also keen to encourage traditional skills, which are in danger of dying out and to promote environmental awareness. Fair trade provides a significant market for some of the producers linked to the YMCA e.g. ceramic and jewellery makers. Benefits include advance payments and design advice.
The long-term relationship with fair trade organisations is important and also between us and the producers. Nalinee Pussateva, Export Manager, Y Development.
