Fair Trade Culture

August 1st, 2007 by Amanda

Adahm Mokdah is an artist that lives in the southwestern islands of Thailand. There he is accompanied by many other local Thais that are referred to as “chao leh” or “sea gypsies”. These unique and simple people live day to day making their living however they can, whether it be through fishing, crafting, or other various jobs created for the tourist industry. Adahm creates all of his necklaces with a special waxed hemp and all natural stones and shells. These necklaces have a unique look and last longer than most necklaces made of any other kind of rope or string. The waxed hemp is very durable and is mostly unaffected by moisture, which makes the necklace outlast most wear and tear.