The Family Tree

7 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin 77110, Thailand

+66 (0) 32 511 716

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Soaps and lotions made by women's cooperative... using fragrant Thai herbs

Welcome to the Family Tree, 7 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin

hand crafted ring made of recycled paper

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Ranked #1 of 8 shopping in Hua Hin

21 Reviews

Type: Speciality Shops

Owner description: The Family Tree proudly offers authentic, Thai arts and crafts, handmade by community groups and independent artists. Treasures include award-winning,... more » Owner description: The Family Tree proudly offers authentic, Thai arts and crafts, handmade by community groups and independent artists. Treasures include award-winning, natural dyed and hand-woven Thai silks, natural cosmetics, vibrant paintings of Thai life and inspiring recycled sculptures, jewelry, toys and accessories. We are committed to Fair Trade, sourcing our products from over 30 social and environmental initiatives, including crafts cooperatives, women’s groups, ethnic minorities and artisans with special needs. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Murphy F

Chengdu, China

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6 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

2 helpful votes

“Delightful!”

Reviewed 23 April 2013

We only spent 2 days in Hua Hin, and The Family Tree was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. It's located at a small alley near the beach and Hilton Hotel, very easy to access. I found it by following the TripAdvisor map on this page. We met two lovely ladies at there - Dtor and another staff,... More

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KC0612

1 review

“Great service”

Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

This shop have many interesting and beautiful things. I bought some very nice lamps and the service was great! They even delivered more lamps to Sweden and the manager was so helpful and kind. I really recommend a visit to this store!

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ABTAyutthaya

Ayutthaya

1 review

“Win - Win business”

Reviewed 20 March 2013

You will enjoy shopping here for the well selected local products and on the other hand you also be hlping and suporting the local coumunities around the country..

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na_ka_to

tokyo,japan

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23 reviews

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15 helpful votes

“Quality hand made fair trade products help to plant trees!”

Reviewed 16 March 2013

The Family Tree in Hua Hin is certainly a very special place and a must-stop-by for everyone visiting lovely Hua Hin! Run by a super friendly and charming couple and located conveniently on Naresdamri Road (the small beach road going up to Hilton) it is a truely special place to stop by. All products on sale are carefully selected by... More

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Bea T

Hua Hin, Thailand

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41 reviews

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“Not just a pretty thing”

Reviewed 23 February 2013

The Family Tree stocks beautiful items, yes. The ceramic, silk and paper products are unique and will translate into homes around the world. But each item is more than a thing of beauty - it is a chance for the creator to get a Fair Price for the work s/he did to make the piece. The young couple who own... More

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“Learn about the crafts you buy, support local culture and industry”

Reviewed 31 March 2012

Dear Khun Bea, Great thanks for your second review of the Family Tree and for staying in touch. The Family Tree team are really pleased that you like the new 'Green Map - Local Compass.' This was a project supported by Thomas Cook Austria, a German foundation called Futouris, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Hua HIn Cha Am... More

jdjohndinsdale

Manchester, United Kingdom

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4 reviews

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“A real gem........”

Reviewed 23 February 2013

We visited The Family Tree in Hua Hin and found it a real treasure trove. All the items are handmade by community groups and of great quality.The owners support lots of social and environmental initiatives and should be encouraged in their work. Go and visit, I am sure you will find just what you are looking for. Keep up the... More

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Dear John, Thank-you so much for taking the time to write a review of the Family Tree on Trip Advisor. We really appreciate your time, and it was nice to meet you. We are pleased that you liked our arts and crafts. We hope to welcome you again next time you visit Hua Hin, Safe travels and best wishes, Dtor... More

copperbt

Hua Hin, Thailand

1 review

“beautiful thailand handicrafts”

Reviewed 12 February 2013

This shop is a real treasure. The owner has assembled a unique collection and knows about each piece. She has a beautiful collection of hand woven scarves and some hard to find pieces from the village of the owner. I purchased a beautiful black silk scarf that took over a year to make..amazing. We stop in every week to see... More

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Dear Copperbt, Thank-you for kindly writing a review for the Family Tree. We are pleased that you like the black scarf. These are very special. The silk is dyed with ebony seeds. This is the traditional knowledge of people from south of Isaan region, in the north east of Thailand. Nowadays, most people don't want to take the time to... More

DenDen03

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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22 reviews

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Reviews in 13 cities

11 helpful votes

“Friendly, fair trade, family-run business”

Reviewed 7 February 2013

I have been in to this small shop several times and is one reason I love visiting Hua Hin. The owner sources beautiful items from her village in the north of Thailand. The items, made from natural materials such as silk and cotton, are handmade and unique. Everytime I go, the owner is so friendly and genuinely cares about what... More

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Dear Den, Thank-you so much for your time writing a review for the Family Tree. We really appreciate that you have come to visit us many times. Yes, we do care about the arts and crafts which we sell. Because we know the people who make them. We know that they are real artists who work from the heart because... More

Ansku-56

Oulu, Finland

1 review

“Best place for shopping in Hua Hin”

Reviewed 24 January 2013

This place offers excellent authetic crafts in Hua Hin Thailand. A social enterprise. Easy to access and excellent, novel products. A very pleasant atmosphere and customer service. Reasonable prices. You find the place at the 7 Naresdamari Road, quite close to Hilton Hua Hin. A place which you need really to go when doing shopping in Hua Hin.

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Dear Ansku, Thank-you for writing your first Trip Advisor review about the Family Tree :-) It's very kind of you. Safe travels in Thailand and Finland, and we hope to welcome you again next time. Dtor and the team More

mglinearart

London

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“An island of serenity in choppy seas”

Reviewed 3 January 2013

Wow, what a simply stunning and eye-opening experience. Every single piece for sale in this shop is unique, one of a kind, and - if you put these items into a London boutique would sell faster than the hottest hot cakes. On entering you're greeted by an extremely warm smile from the shop owner who speaks amazing English. As you... More

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Dear Matt, Thank-you so much for taking the time to write a review for the Family Tree. We are happy to have been an island of calm in stormy water for you :-) Hope to meet your Mum one day, so we can enjoy a cup of tea in the funny elephant cup. Safe travels, Dtor More