Ponsawan Silver sits along the Wualai Road, distinguished by a wide, open storefront that reveals shelves packed with intricate, hand-hammered silver bowls and trays. This workshop carries on the tradition of the silversmiths who moved…
Wua Lai Silver Street
Walk down Chiang Mai's historic silversmith neighborhood to see metalworkers practicing their ancient craft, visit two stunning silver temples, and try metal hammering with local masters.
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1. Ponsawan Silver
2. Wualaisilp
Wualaisilp functions as a traditional silver workshop in the heart of the historic silver-making district of Chiang Mai. Visitors recognize the building by the intricate, hand-hammered silver panels that cover its facade, depicting…
3. Wat Muen San
Wat Muen San features a distinctive viharn built in the traditional Lanna style, with low-slung, multi-tiered roofs that stretch almost to the ground. This temple served as the spiritual center for the silver smiths who lived and worked in…
4. Wat Sri Suphan - Silver Temple
The exterior walls of Wat Sri Suphan are covered in intricate, hammered silver, nickel, and aluminum panels that shine bright white under the midday sun. This structure serves as the heart of a local community known for generations of…
5. Benya Art Workshop
The Benya Art Workshop sits behind a simple, open-air wooden facade that spills over with intricate bamboo sculptures and hand-painted ceramics. This space serves as the long-time studio for the artist Benya, who transitioned from…
6. Lanna Artisans Art Gallery
The Lanna Artisans Art Gallery features a wide, sloping roofline covered in traditional clay tiles that overhangs a dark, teak wood facade. It serves as a permanent showcase for contemporary artists from northern Thailand, operating as a…