"The doors to our workshop are open to the public, so that everyone can come and learn about the manufacturing and decorating processes."

"You used to know me through Wicharn Wongkham, a very skilled painter who worked with me. But now that he has left for greener pastures, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Nikom Boontunjeen and I was born in northern Thailand in the early 1960s. I grew up in a village known for their saa paper parasols. I enjoyed a peaceful childhood. I was a regular and filial country child, and often helped my parents crafting umbrellas.

"I studied in Bangkok, where I graduated with a bachelor's degree ...

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