209865 - Phi U

“I’m Phi U, and I love working with playful designs.”

Phi U runs a very small sewing workshop in Thailand and often sells his goods at local markets. He works with indigenous and ethnic fabrics that are usually handwoven, braided, or embroidered.

We often create small pieces of jewelry and other knickknacks with him, simply because it’s so much fun to work with such an artistic mind. It’s often his energy and spirit that inspire us to push beyond the boundaries of our comfort zone, which is why we wanted to introduce you to one of our most playful partners.

Family First

Phi U often talks about his mother, a master tailor who taught him everything she knows, along with his brothers and sisters, who also help run the family business. They are a close-knit team who take great pride in their work, and it shows.

High-Quality Cotton

Phi U treats his fabrics with hot steam before processing them to prevent his garments from changing too much after washing, giving his work long-lasting quality.

An Ethnic Celebration

Phi U is very versatile and loves experimenting with multifaceted fabrics, often using colorful materials for his garments inspired by the surrounding hill tribes.

Matters of the Heart

He has never viewed his craft as a way to make money, and yet he is such a successful artist. You’ll see why when you meet him and feel the energy he manifests in the way he talks about his passion and interacts with people. It always feels like a wholesome conversation when he speaks.

Creative Collaboration

Phi U enjoys hosting his own exhibitions in northern Thailand to showcase his playful and creative designs. So, as you can imagine, it’s always something special when he contributes his ideas and advice to our own garments.

At the office, we affectionately refer to Phi U as our “Slow Tailor,” because whenever we give him a project to work on, he takes forever to perfect the design and quality of the finished product. But the results are always worth it; he never fails to create the most unique and breathtaking fashion pieces, making us even prouder to work with him.

That’s what we love about you. Thank you, Phi U!