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Handmade Ceramic Toucan Brooch Pin from Thailand, 'Toucan Love'

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Handmade Ceramic Toucan Brooch Pin from Thailand, 'Toucan Love'

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Thai artisan Napat Chotpruekchookul was born in a province well-known for its ceramics, so perhaps it was inevitable that she would take up that craft. Her particular specialty is ceramic jewelry, like this exquisite brooch. The ceramic toucan is beautifully painted by hand, and features a safety-style pin on the back.

Made in Thailand

  • Ceramic, metal alloy pin
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Safety clasp
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  • 4 grams
  • 0.15 oz
  • 6.5 cm L x 3.5 cm W x 1 cm D
  • 2.6" L x 1.4" W x 0.4" D
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Napat Chotpruekchookul

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Napat Chotpruekchookul from Thailand.

 

Meet the Artist

Napat Chotpruekchookul

Napat Chotpruekchookul

"I want to make my workshop the best place to work and for all of us there to be happy. I believe that when we are happy, the outcome of our work will be beautiful."

"I was born in 1966 in Lampang province in Northern Thailand. Ceramic work is one of our local specialties and it's... known for its beauty and quality.

"I graduated with a master's degree in environmental management and technology, and worked as an environmental research assistant for a while. Then I decided to leave that job because I wanted to rescue my family workshop where orders had fallen significantly. Our competitors in China can reproduce our designs with cheaper prices. And we found we were unable to sell our ceramics.

"I made a commitment to revive my family economy and at the same time I wanted to help to preserve our original ceramic arts. I started applying what I learned at the university, and studied further by myself as I sought to bring modern technology to an ancient craft.

"My first idea was that, if we can create something unique, it would be more self-sustainable in the long term and would reduce the risk of price competition. And — more important — we'd be able to work happily without worries.

"For all these reasons, I decided to begin creating ceramic jewelry. Personally, I've always like art and design. My designs are 100% handcrafted from hand-mixed kaolin. I prefer this clay because its color is off-white after firing, which is better for drawing a pattern than other types of soil. We draw and paint the motifs by hand before glazing and firing the piece again to get clearer color pattern. Then I assemble the pieces to make jewelry.

"I started my ceramics seriously in 1997. I have a duty to design and produce unique items. My husband is responsible for finding places to sell our work and he helps with research to make sure our designs are different. I'm very proud of my jewelry — much it is unique, beautiful, and shoppers like it. Furthermore, I was able to turn around a difficult situation for my family. Today, I'm even able to help generate income for the people around my workshop.

"I've been concerned about the environment since I studied at the university. So I not only focus on the beauty of my work but also on the environment. I make sure that our color pigments and other materials do not contain dangerous chemicals. We have been certified as 'Eco-Friendly Made' by Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment since 2015.

"I want to make my workshop the best place to work and for all of us there to be happy. I believe that when we are happy, the outcome of our work will be beautiful, with good quality. At present, I have eight technicians working with me and all of them are local people who love what they do. So they do their best with each piece of jewelry."

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WOMEN S M L XL XXL
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
BUST 35 - 36 37 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48
WAIST 27 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 33 34 - 36 38 - 40
HIPS 37 - 38 39 - 40 42 - 43 45 - 46 49 - 50
MEN S M L XL XXL
CHEST 36 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48 50 - 52
WAIST 30 - 32 32 - 34 35 - 37 38 - 41 43 - 45
NECK 14 - 14.5 15 - 15.5 16 - 16.5 17 - 17.5 18 - 18.5
SLEEVE 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5
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BUST / CHEST

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WAIST

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LOW WAIST

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HIPS

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NECK

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SLEEVE

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INSEAM

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Belts with buckles are measured in inches that correspond to a waist size however, most people do not wear belts on the waist, they wear them closer to the hips. A buckle belt measurement is take from the end of the "pin" of the buckle to the middle hole on the belt. Generally there are 5 holes for size adjustment, with a 1" space between each, so the middle hole will the be average size of the belt.

For at tie belt (no buckle) measure the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This again is the medium size of the belt.

For a soft fabric tie belt it can be called "1 size fits most" and the entire length of the belt should be measured and listed.

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WOMEN S M L XL  
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
inches 26 - 30 28 - 32 31 - 35 34 - 38 38 - 42
cm 76 - 86 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

MEN S M L XL XXL
inches 30 - 34 32 - 36 35 - 39 39 - 43 43 - 47
cm 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5 109 - 119

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

Sash tie length

Lay sash/tie out flat away from the garment and measure from end to end.

Belt with buckle

Measure from the end of the pin of the buckle (where it touches the buckle) to the middle hole.

Belt without buckle

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