About Karen Hill Tribe Silver

Hill Tribe silver is created with high purity silver, typically 99%. It is made by the Karen Hill Tribe people in Thailand's northern district of chiang mai and lamphun.

Karen silversmiths hand craft each piece using traditional tribal methods passed down from generation to generation. Beads are hammered, etched and sculpted into natural designs such as fish, butterflies, leaves and flowers. No two pieces are exactly alike, each has its unique, handmade characteristics and will have slight variation in size and weight.

Silver work provides much needed income to the Karen villages. It also enhances community life, as villagers don't have to leave their village or the area to find jobs.

We purchase our Hill Tribe silver direct from Thailand, from a company which is Fair Trade approved and an active member of the Fair Trade Federation and Co-op America.

By purchasing jewellery that incorporates Hill Tribe Silver, you are supporting the skills and livelihoods of many Northern Thailand families & communities.