Suwimon

Suwimon is a 58-year-old married woman who lives with her husband and two grown children in a small community in Surin province, Thailand. While her family primarily relies on rice farming and providing labour services, Suwimon supplements their income by running a small business making and selling mini handbags.

Suwimon is a local entrepreneur who started her mini handbag business in 2002. She has always been passionate about traditional handicrafts, which led her to join a local silk weaver group in her community, where she learned how to make mini handbags. Her products are made from Thai silk fabrics with traditional designs. Over the years, her business has grown steadily, and her products are consistently in high demand. Suwimon sells her handbags wholesale to local silk merchants who then retail the products in their shops and at local art fairs.

Currently, Suwimon focuses on improving the quality and efficiency of her production to meet the steady demand from her customers. To continue producing her mini handbags and expand her business, Suwimon has applied for a loan to purchase Thai silk fabrics, a good-quality sewing machine, and essential materials required for making the handbags. With this support, she hopes to boost production, expand her customer base, and secure a stable and sustainable income.