Craft is something that has been related to creativity. There have been lots of things that have been related to art. Each province has its own local craft which is often sought after by visitors. One could come up with an endless list, but to simplify matters, a regional shopping list could read as follows. The North is well-known for its local handicrafts, from wood carving to silverware, lacquerware, hill tribe clothing and ethnic jewellery, and hand-painted umbrellas. Handicrafts as the name signify something related to the work that has been done by the hands. The wide selection of material available can be used for clothes and household decoration. There are number of small villages that specialise in various handicraft such as silverware, lacquerware, wood carving. The craftsmen have learned their techniques over generations. There is large amount of work that is done by the hands by the artisans. It may be related to work done on clothes. There are lots of clothes that are hand woven. Embroidery work is done by the artists on the clothes. It may be thread work, painting on clothes or some thing which is related to embroidery done.

Then there is paper mashe work that is related to the creating the different shapes and patterns of paper. Card making also comes under the craft work. It has become a tradition to give card. There are different cards for different occasions. Cards are given on Christmas, birthday or New Year. There are lot of shops in every city which sell a number of items of craft work. Other type of crafts can be wood crafts that are made by the artisans by making carvings on the wood. Wood crafts include various show pieces that are made of wood. The crafts of every region are different. There are lots of specialists of every place that are engaged in the work of art. They make different types of items. These products can be purses that are made of fancy material with lots of bead work. Shopping in is an adventure in itself. From modern department stores and shopping plazas to flea markets and road-side stalls where bargaining is obligatory, even visitors with the greatest will-power will no doubt find something to their liking. Fixed prices are the norm in department stores, but at most other places bargaining is to be expected. Generally you can obtain a final figure of between 10-40 percent lower than the original asking price.

Much depends on your skills and the shopkeeper's mood. But remember, with patience and a broad smile, you will not only get a better price, you'll also enjoy shopping as an art.Local markets have long been famous for its local hand-woven cloth. The market offers batiks, silk, cotton, ready made clothes, hats, woodcarvings and assorted souvenirs. Material is available in a range of colours, patterns and ply, and is sold by the yard, or as ready-made clothing and souvenir items. Most hotels and souvenir shops stock a range of Thai silk, but the best known outlet for this is undoubtedly from popular stores.Colourful paper umbrellas are made and painted by hand with great skill and speed. Sizes range from tiny miniatures that are perfect for souvenirs, to large garden umbrellas. A little further down the same road is the cotton and silk village where villagers weave silk and cotton material in the traditional fashion. The wide selection of material available can be used for clothes and household decoration.