Sukhothai Artisans’ Experiences and Impressions Gained from Participating in Jinju International Craft Market during Jinju Traditional Crafts Biennale 2025 in Republic of Korea

Abstract

          This article aims to share experiences of Sukhothai artisans who participated in the international crafts market during Jinju Traditional Crafts Biennale which was held in Jinju, South Korea between October 1st to November 16th 2025 under the theme: Between, Nature to Human. This first international craft market was initiated in 2025 as associated event under the UNESCO Creative Cities Crafts Market held from the 1st to 4th October in the Jinju Railway Cultural Park. There were about 25 domestic and international craft artists to join this event. Two artisans from Sukhothai were selected to exhibit their crafts, the first is Raveewan Khanadnid a textile artisan of Suntree and the second artist is Anurak Bunkhong who is a pottery artisan from MothanaCeramic.