Creative Economy Agency

Sampeng-Pahurat—these two names are familiar to many as Bangkok’s largest wholesale and retail shopping district. But for fashion entrepreneurs, this area is like a treasure trove, filled with countless interesting shops ready to help you grow your fashion business.

Strike Gold in the Treasure Trove
If you don’t know what to buy here, forget about searching for a needle in a haystack. This is more like striking gold in a treasure trove! Whether you’re making clothes, bags, shoes, or accessories, this place has everything you need—from various fabrics and decorative materials to tools and equipment. Importantly, you don’t need to buy in bulk, as many shops offer retail services too! Get ready and dive into the fashion materials of Sampeng-Pahurat!

Unlocking the treasure map: 12 must-visit shops in Sampeng-Pahurat
Grab your map and start at Saphan Han, a key meeting point for anyone visiting Sampeng-Pahurat. Head into Trok Hua Med and walk straight for a bit, and you’ll find Vadee, a small and colourful shop offering over 200 shades of ribbons, tapes, lace, tassels, feathers, rhinestones, and other decorative materials.

In addition to decorative materials, Vadee also offers custom design and production services for ready-made bows, whether for weddings, graduations, or other special occasions. They can even print logos on ribbons or woven tapes to add uniqueness and impress your customers.

A short walk from Vadee brings you to Wee Beads by Jareon, a shop with over 20 years of experience in importing and distributing the widest variety of beads in Sampeng. This is a hub of ideas and inspiration for creative projects.

Each bead is carefully selected for quality to ensure that you get the best materials for your work. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional crafter, the expert team at Wee Beads is ready to advise and help you find the right products for your needs.

Leaving Trok Hua Med and crossing Chakrawat Road into Soi Wanit 1, you will find Dee Dee An. Here, you can bring your creative ideas to life with over 7,000 types of decorative and craft supplies--from colourful beads, ribbons, and lace to other fashion and craft materials.

Just across from Dee Dee An, you’ll enter the world of beads at SiamBead Eng Chew Hung. This shop is filled with colourful beads, including plastic beads, silver beads, gold beads, and pearls in various colours. They also offer accessories, traditional Thai jewellery, and decorative items to elevate your creations.

Still in Soi Wanit 1, head to Watana Chareon Button House Co., Ltd.
This shop offers a comprehensive range of sewing supplies, including zips, threads, buttons, and clothing accessories from leading brands in Thailand and abroad. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional designer, they have everything you need to complete your craft projects.

Across the street, just a few steps from Watana Chareon, you’ll feel the essence of Thai culture with Mon Thai Fabrics Co., Ltd. A paradise for lovers of Thai fabrics, this shop offers traditional woven fabrics, Thai-patterned fabrics, sarongs, checkered cloth, Koh Yor woven fabrics, and Pa Tung (tube skirts). Each piece is meticulously woven, reflecting the beauty of Thai culture and craftsmanship.

Emchit Co., Ltd. is the most comprehensive Thai fabric centre in Sampeng-Pahurat. Whether you’re a fashion entrepreneur, designer, or Thai fabric enthusiast, this shop offers over 4,000 types of Thai fabrics, including silk, cotton, indigo-dyed fabrics, Pa Tung, Thai-patterned fabrics, sarongs, as well as mattresses, pillows, and mosquito nets. It’s the perfect place to create fashion pieces filled with the charm of Thai culture.

Looking for affordable sewing supplies? Walk further into Soi Wanit 1, on the left-hand side, you’ll find Seripanichkit, a shop offering threads in almost every colour and type.

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They also stock sewing machine accessories and specialised sewing tools, including needles, embroidery hoops, fabric scissors, seam rippers, fabric chalk, spool threads, and Venus zips. With a wide range of basic sewing tools at wallet-friendly prices, this shop is perfect for starting your sewing projects right away.

Hong Shop 265 has been a trusted shop for craft lovers for over 50 years. Here, you’ll find high-quality sewing tools from renowned global brands, including scissors, fabric scissors, and other tools. The shop also sells clothing accessories like buttons, ribbons, tassels, and other decorations, making sewing easier and more enjoyable.

Hong Shop 265 also has a branch in Pahurat near Saphan Han, called Hong Garment Accessories or Hong 48.

Belleboo, Thailand’s number 1 printed fabric shop, has been dedicated to creating high-quality printed fabrics for over 30 years, passing down its commitment from generation to generation. Using techniques that produce sharp colours and patterns on 100% pure cotton fabric, Belleboo ensures safety with Oeko-Tex certification.

Belleboo is not only well-known in Thailand but also exports its beautiful printed fabrics worldwide. With over 10,000 designs by Belleboo Design Studio, covering more than 50 categories, the shop caters to every customer’s needs.

From the bustling Soi Wanit 1 to Anuwong Road, right in the heart of the district, J Fabric is a paradise for fabric lovers and creators. Stepping through its doors feels like entering another world, where high-quality fabrics worldwide come together—whether from Japan, Korea, America, Italy, or France. Each fabric is carefully selected to meet the needs of clothing production and creative crafts.

What sets J Fabric apart is its handmade and digital-printed fabrics, designed by Thai artists. They blend local techniques like batik and tie-dye, creating patterns that are not only beautiful but also tell stories of Thai culture in an impressive way. The shop sells fabrics both retail and wholesale, catering to both small retailers and large businesses.

Sampeng-Pahurat: Not just fabrics, but everything for fashion makers
Sampeng-Pahurat is a vibrant and colourful historic trading district. It’s not just about fabrics, but a comprehensive hub for fashion materials and tools. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, looking for ideas or fulfilling your creative dreams, Sampeng-Pahurat welcomes you with its diverse shops, lively atmosphere, and friendly prices.

Conveniently accessible by public transport or private car, make sure to bring plenty of time and energy when exploring this treasure trove. You might just lose track of time!

Learn more about this district and other interesting materials at www.tcdcmaterial.com

Photo by : TCDC Materials

Story by : Chuonjarern Chujinda