Thai Gold House Since 1910 : Stories of Craft, Memory, and Gold

Around 1910, on the banks of the Noi River in Tambon Sala Chao Rong Thong, Wiset Chai Chan District, Ang Thong Province, Mr. Chuen Kityee settled and started a small gold shop under a large tamarind tree. With only a few tools, Mr. Chuen Kityee created gold, bronze, and silver jewelry with simple yet creative energy, meticulous craftsmanship, and honesty. His work became well-known and he was known as "The Goldsmith of the Tamarind Tree."

The roots of the tamarind tree still linger deep in the original soil. Yindi, the sixth daughter of Mr. Chuen Kithyi and Mrs. Pao Pi, inherited the goldsmithing profession with love, dedication, and unwavering determination. With the support of her visionary husband, Yindi and Mr. Chai's Tamarind Tree Goldsmith Shop gradually built its reputation on the traditional value of handcrafted gold work, creating unique pieces that preserve the natural beauty of pure gold and upholding honesty and fairness to their customers.

Even around 1957, the tamarind tree continued to spread its shade, branch out, shed its leaves, and take deep root on the banks of the Noi River, under the name "Chang Thong Tamarind Tree".

Fongchan, the eldest granddaughter of her grandparents and the first daughter of her parents, was born and raised under the tamarind tree. She absorbed the art of gold craftsmanship from a young age. She watched, learned, and practiced every step of the craft, from melting and hammering to drawing, stringing, joining, designing patterns, engraving, and polishing.

When her father passed away prematurely in 1960, Fongchan stepped in to fully inherit his goldsmithing business. With her knowledge, skill, and dedication, she developed the business, expanding both in her hometown and to other provinces.

More than a century has passed, and the seeds from the original tamarind tree have taken new roots in Ayutthaya, the former capital, and Bangkok. Under the shade of these new tamarind trees, the fourth generation of goldsmiths continues to uphold the wisdom, skill, and spirit of authentic gold craftsmanship.

The Tamarind Goldsmith shop remains committed to conveying the value of gold through meticulous, refined, and meaningful craftsmanship. Each piece is more than just jewelry; it's a lasting legacy, preserving memories, trust, and the spirit of pure gold for our customers.