Fair Trade Culture

August 1st, 2007 by Amanda

Kat Kow Coconut is a small shop located on Koh Yao Noi, an island off the coast of the south-western side of Thailand, in the Andaman Sea. Run by about 20 artists in the community, Kat Kow Coconut uses natural materials traditionally, such as coconuts and palm tree resources, to make housewares, jewelry, and other commonly used Thai products that are used by the locals and international consumers alike. The artists of Kat Kow Coconut are continuing to rebuild their community since the tsunami hit in 2004, and every purchase helps to bring additional income into their community.