Your home for unique Thai artwork, handicrafts, and furniture. Elephant Art Work Pioneer Square Location Southeast Asian Imports Lanna Trading Company is a labor of love. We are a small family run retail / import business based in the heart of Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle. Our hope is that when one walks into Lanna Trading Company, they are immediately transported from the...
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Your first clue to what's inside Lanna is the charming rickshaw outside the store. This little space in downtown Seattle is a tribute to traditional oriental art. Owned and treasured by a south Asian couple, it showcases original paintings by elephants, handcrafted silver jewelry, hand-woven and natural dyed silks, mango wood and traditional Thai artwork. If you're confused about the artists or...
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I was impressed with the layout of the store. The price ranges of items fit any budget or pocketbook. The most impressive aspect of the store is in the knowledge of the staff. Dekker (i think that is his name) was able to explain the history and aspects of the items down to the original artists and craftsmen. Overall, I would have to say this is a must see store for anyone interested in...
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Posted by tpaoli
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 29, 2007)
Great service, the couple that owns the store have relationships with many of the people whose stuff they sell. They have a lot of information about both the people and their products.
They have the cutest kids table and chair sets that are very reasonably priced.
They also have an adorable son, who hangs out in the shop from time to time.
I love their elephant paintings and it's a great...
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Posted by ericadirksen
on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 12, 2007)