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Lop Buri Local Products
Sunflower products
Lop Buri residents produce a wide range of high quality sunflower
products, including sunflower oil, cookies, honey syrup and liquid
foambath.
Rock carving Buddha images at Ban Nong Lang
This village which is famous for rock carving crafts Siva and Buddha
images as well as Dvaravati stone sculptures. These carvings are sent
to antique markets in Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Reed mats
These mats are produced in Thai Din Dam near the Namtok Wang Kan Luang.
Metal Casting (Brass)
At Mu 2, Baan Ta Krayang, Taleh Chupsorn Sub-district, Mueang District,
metal casting is a part of the villagers livelihood. Using molds made
of clay, cement, and plaster, metal figures produced from Baan Ta
Krayang are very popular among tourists who usually take them home as
decorating items or souvenirs.
Mat Mi Fabric
An easy-to-wash cloth that is inexpensive but of high quality Mat Mi fabrics can be found in the villages in Ban Mi District.
Khao Phra Ngam Gems
Another type of precious stone found in Khao Prangam District, Lop
Buri, the stone has dazzling and glittering characteristics similar to
that of a real diamond and is known locally as Hin Kiew Hanumana (Sand
Stone) or Quartz. The common colors are white, pink, green, purple and
yellow. Since the stone is famous for its sparkling quality, it has
recently become popular local souvenir.
Khai Khem Din So Phong (Marl Salted Egg)
This is a product that provides an excellent example of combining local
wisdom and local resources. The egg was first introduced into the
market by a group of soldiers' wives at King Narai Army Camp in 1989.
To produce this salted egg, an egg is preserved in a plastic bag with a
mixture of marl, sugar and salt for a period of 3-15 days. Adding Din
So Phong to the process makes it even more unique as it is a food
preservation method that is only found and done in Lop Buri.
Din So Phong
A typical product of Lop Buri, Din So Phong is well known for its
therapeutic capacities. It is said that the best Din So Phong in
Thailand can be found in Lop Buri. Din So Phong producers have added
Thai herbs to their products in order to increase their values.
Coconut Jelly
A common product of Lop Buri, Mushroom Jelly is produced by fermenting
coconut juice with a microbe (acetic) similar to that used in vinegar
preserving process. In the fermentation process, white fungi will float
and gradually assemble into a group of mushroom-like jelly. It is found
to be rich in vitamins, minerals and cellulose. The jelly is superb for
making any kinds of dessert.
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