Immaculate Thai Soap Flowers Look like the Real Thing
Katie Cordrey — September 12, 2010 — World
References: thai-craft.net & odditycentral
Thai soap flowers are carved from scented soap and are available as souvenirs throughout Thailand. The practice of carving soap began as a hobby, but the carvers found a market with tourists and began selling their beautiful and realistic soap flower carvings in the marketplace.
Real, usable soap is used to create Thai soap flowers, so in theory, you could wash your hands with the delicate flowers, but I think you'd have to be desperately dirty to use the little works of art for that!
Real, usable soap is used to create Thai soap flowers, so in theory, you could wash your hands with the delicate flowers, but I think you'd have to be desperately dirty to use the little works of art for that!
Trend Themes
1. Handcrafted Soap Products - The trend of handcrafted soap products offers opportunities for artisans to create unique and artistic soap sculptures.
2. Artisan Souvenirs - The trend of artisan souvenirs allows travelers to bring home one-of-a-kind handmade products, like Thai soap flowers, as mementos.
3. Functional Art - The trend of functional art combines aesthetics and practicality by transforming everyday objects, such as soap, into beautiful and usable pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Handmade Soap Industry - The handmade soap industry can capitalize on the demand for unique and visually appealing soap sculptures, like Thai soap flowers.
2. Tourism Industry - The tourism industry can benefit from offering artisan souvenirs like Thai soap flowers, providing visitors with a memorable and authentic cultural experience.
3. Home Decor Industry - The home decor industry can explore the integration of functional art, such as soap flower sculptures, to enhance interior spaces with unique and artistic elements.
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