ร่มบ้านบ่อสร้าง (Rom Ban Bo Sang)
Construction of decorative parasols from a bamboo spoke-and-pole framework covered with mulberry paper (saa paper) or cotton cloth, then hand-painted with northern Thai floral and nature motifs. The entire production process — framework, paper production, painting — occurs within Bo Sang village, Chiang Mai, which is dedicated entirely to umbrella making. Approximately 140 years old as a dedicated craft village.
Risk level: Endangered · Not Listed
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