Ponsawan Silver occupies a shop front on Wua Lai Road, a street synonymous with Chiang Mai’s centuries-old silver-making tradition. The area, located just south of the old city walls, has historically served as a residential and…
Wua Lai Silver Street
Walk down Chiang Mai's historic silversmith neighborhood to see metalworkers practicing their ancient craft, visit two stunning silver temples, and try metal hammering with local masters.
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1. Ponsawan Silver
2. Wualaisilp
Wualaisilp stands on Wua Lai Road in the Hai Ya district, a street long associated with the traditional silversmithing craft of Chiang Mai. This workshop has operated for over eighty years, producing handmade silver goods that draw on…
3. Wat Muen San
Wat Muen San is recognizable by its extensive use of embossed metal panels, crafted by local artisans from the surrounding Wua Lai neighborhood. This temple, first recorded in palm leaf manuscripts in fourteen thirty-eight, takes its name…
4. Wat Sri Suphan - Silver Temple
Wat Sri Suphan is known as the Silver Temple because its ordination hall is covered in shimmering, intricate panels of silver, nickel, and aluminum. This small building stands out for its elaborate repoussé and chasing work, which depicts…
5. Benya Art Workshop
Benya Art Workshop is a small, quiet space in the Wua Lai neighborhood, characterized by an open interior where the focused work of local artisans occurs. The workshop operates as a center for direct instruction, where silversmiths…
6. Lanna Artisans Art Gallery
Lanna Artisans Art Gallery sits along Wua Lai Road in the Hai Ya neighborhood, a street historically recognized for its long-standing tradition of metalworking. The gallery functions as a space for both traditional and contemporary works,…