AYODHYA is a leading home decorative brand from Thailand, offering unique designs of handicraft made of natural fibers – the water hyacinth being AYODHYA’s signature material.
Working with unique handicraft techniques, impressive creations are brought to life. Natural materials used are sourced from a network of grassroots and hill tribes, providing supplementary income directly to Thai villagers.
On the environmental side, the water hyacinth sourced from Thailand’s rivers, contributes to the improvement of Thailand’s river environment and provides a better living to the Thai communities on a whole.
Founded in 1994 by M.L. Pawinee Sukhasvasti Santisiri with a passion in design and rural development projects, setting out to find innovative methods to get rid of water hyacinth, which clogged up many of the country’s waterways and caused hazardous impact to the ecosystem.
This is turned into fine contemporary crafts and innovative designs that adds style to every space.
Created from water hyacinth, hemp and cotton, most AYODHYA designs are based on natural fibers, sourced from network of grassroots and hill tribes. So, not only has AYODHYA introduced unique handicrafts, but also provides supplementary income directly to Thai villagers.
Especially for the water hyacinth products, each item contributes to the improvement of Thailand’s river environment and provides a better living to the Thai community.