Samui’s handcrafted gifts for all seasons
If you’re in search of the ideal gift for loved ones, why not swap the standard souvenirs for island-born treasures made by Samui’s local artisans? These thoughtful finds capture the island’s miscellany of craft, care and sustainability.
Kalamair
Kalamair is Koh Samui’s signature sweet – a toffee-like treat crafted from sticky rice and palm sugar simmered and infused with pandan or coconut. It’s a confection that goes well with afternoon tea or as a gift from Thailand’s southern shores.
Coconut Bowls with Enamel
Part island keepsake, part everyday essential, these coconut-shell bowls lined with enamel add a tropical touch to your table. Perfect for serving or simply admiring, they capture Samui’s spirit in every curve.
Everyday Accessories
Designed for modern multitaskers, these contemporary pouches, bags, and the playful Thai alphabet hat bring order and charm to everyday life—combining smart design, subtle style, and island-ready practicality in one understated collection.
Natural Indigo Jacket
Cut from soft, breathable cotton and dyed in natural indigo, this jacket strikes a balance between craftsmanship and quiet utility. The hand-finished hue lends depth and character that only improves with wear. Understated, durable, and distinctly tactile — it’s everyday workwear with soul.
Wooden Elephants
Handcrafted from recycled scrap wood by local artisans, this wooden elephant from Samui Elephant Home celebrates Thailand’s national symbol. Each piece supports community livelihoods, reduces waste, and contributes to elephant care—transforming
local creativity into meaningful conservation.
Thai Floral Shampoo
Infused with coconut, jasmine, frangipani, lemongrass, and Thai herbs, this gentle shampoo features 99.5% aloe vera to soothe sun-stressed skin. It is enriched with vitamins B5 and E and wheat protein for lasting moisture and protection, and free from SLS, parabens and benzophenones.
Banana Rope Bag
Woven from durable banana fibre, this bag is a nod to conscious craftsmanship. Lightweight yet sturdy, it’s ideal for keeping your phone, glasses or travel essentials close at hand.
Coconut Bento Box
Handcrafted from local wood, this traditional Thai bento box offers a sustainable spin on lunchtime. Lightweight, practical and plastic-free, it’s as at home in a park picnic as it is on an office desk.
Home-Made Spa Products
Bring he island’s serenity home with this line of organic balms, massage oils and skincare crafted in small batches. Naturally scented and soothing, they make thoughtful gifts – or well- deserved indulgences.
STOCKISTS
- Kalamair Mae Yin Dee Tel: 086 277 9234
- Inta coconut products Tel: 086 272 0908
- FB: Samui Health Shop by Lamphu
- Natural indigo jacket Tel: 099 451 9215
- Samui Elephant Home samuielephanthome.com
- Secret of Samui Secretofsamui.com
- NAMWA Painting Samui FB: Namwa painting Samui
- Samui Handicraft / FB: Handicraft coconut wood & coconut shell
- Honey Rose Herb Garden & Art / FB: Honey Rose Herb Garden & Art