| S. Samran Thailand Company Limited
is a producer and an exporter of handmade bronze and brass products.
Our product range includes designer tableware, brass figurines,
decorative brassware, various gift items and bronze cutlery,
our primary line. We design a wide range of brass items, all
coordinated in style and appearance to complement our line of
bronze ware. Most raw materials are locally sourced, with copper
for example, being refined from recycled electrical wire and
other conductive scraps. Tin is mined from the southern part
of Thailand and nickel is imported. The production process remains
labour intensive and demands skilled craftsmanship.
The idea of making cutlery from bronze was originated by
Mr. Samran Poonsawad, our company’s founder, in 1921.
He started melting down discarded bronze bowls for recasting
into spoons, forks and knives with traditional Thai designs
on the handles. During those days, production – entirely
done by hand – quaintly took place in the backyard workshop.
Local demand steadily grew and this rather unique form of
cutlery caught the eye of overseas visitors who requested
full cutlery sets for western dining service. As recognition
of our name grew, neighbourhood talent was recruited and trained
in order for production to keep pace with demand. It was not
long before an entire community of 50 families was merrily
engaged in crafting bronze cutlery.
Exportation began in 1956 to North American and European
markets, which have long since eclipsed our original market
of local residents and tourists. Our company has been honoured
with several local and regional awards for excellence in product
design, quality and workmanship. In 2001, our company was
awarded the UNESCO Seal of Excellence for Handicraft Products
in Southeast Asia. We are rightly proud to have pioneered
the manufacture of bronze cutlery, a true reflection of Thailand’s
cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
We are happy to manufacture in accordance with customer designs
and specifications, provided minimum quantity requirements
are met. Comments, suggestions and enquiries are always welcome.
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