YANO Handicraft – Threads of Craftsmanship and the Spirit of Freedom
Beneath every woven thread and guiding needle lies more than just the making of clothes—there are stories of people. YANO Handicraft is a brand that honors stitching, embroidery, and handcraft as a living art form. We blend artisanal skill with a spirit of freedom, crafting garments that are simple in form, yet rich in soul and identity.
More than beauty is the value of opportunity and career creation. YANO Handicraft works with communities, providing spaces for vulnerable groups, housewives, the elderly and ex-inmates to use their skills to create meaningful handicrafts. Each pattern on the fabric is the record of once silent hands, and each stitch is the rhythm of a life given a chance to start anew.
This is not just a piece of clothing, but a timeless piece of work that reflects the heart of the creator and embodies the spirit of true craftsmanship.
The happiness of creating, the happiness of giving, the happiness of sharing.
Nakarin Yano
Outstanding Contemporary Artist, Silpathorn Award
Department of Art and Design, Academic Year 2022
Work Experience
2015 – Present
Founder of YANO Handicraft
Education
1997
Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design Technology
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai
Honors & Awards
2007
Selected for Talent Thai 2007
2005 / 2010
Winner, OTOP Product Designer Award
(2005 and 2010)
2012
2nd Prize Winner – Home Décor Category
Innovation Product Design Competition 2012
2012
Outstanding Eco Product Award – Environmental Conservation Category
Thailand BIFF & BIL 2012
Presented by the Creative Designers Association and the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Industry
2015
Outstanding Product Award – BIFF & BIL 2015, selected by Carlin, France
2018
Winner – Industrial Product Development Award (Clothing & Apparel Category)
OUR JOURNEY
