Handmade Jewellery in Bangkok
Looking for handmade jewellery in Bangkok? ako & sila is a Bangkok jewellery brand with five shops across the city. Our beaded, natural stone and freshwater pearl pieces are handmade by our own team in Bangkok, and our wooden jewellery is made for us in the Philippines. Everything else is handpicked by our founder, Jovelyn, on her buying trips around Asia. All of it is nickel-free.
Who makes our jewellery
Our Bangkok workshop. Our beaded earrings and bracelets, natural stone jewellery and freshwater pearl pieces are made by hand in our own workshop in On Nut, Bangkok. Every design starts with Jovelyn, who chooses the beads, stones and pearls herself and decides how each piece should look and sit.
Our partner in the Philippines. Jovelyn grew up in Mindanao, and our wooden jewellery is made by a factory in the Philippines that she works with closely. Wood is a natural material, so the grain and colour vary from one piece to the next.
Handpicked from makers across Asia. Our brass, stainless steel, clay, acrylic, seashell, rattan and fabric pieces are not made by us. Jovelyn finds them on her travels and brings back only the designs she would wear herself. We’d rather tell you that plainly than call everything handmade. Read Jovelyn’s story.
Materials and prices
Most of our jewellery costs between 300 and 600 baht. Here’s what to expect for each material, with prices in Thai baht.
| Material | Made by | From | Most pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaded | Handmade by us in Bangkok | ฿250 | ฿320 to ฿550 |
| Natural stone | Handmade by us in Bangkok | ฿250 | ฿350 to ฿690 |
| Freshwater pearl | Handmade by us in Bangkok | ฿290 | ฿390 to ฿1,290 |
| Wood | Made in the Philippines | ฿180 | ฿350 to ฿690 |
| Brass | Handpicked | ฿100 | ฿250 to ฿590 |
| Stainless steel | Handpicked | ฿290 | ฿290 to ฿590 |
| Seashell | Handpicked | ฿220 | ฿280 to ฿690 |
Shop by piece: beaded bracelets, natural stone bracelets, natural stone necklaces, natural stone rings, pearl bracelets, wooden earrings and wooden bracelets.
Visit our five shops in Bangkok
You can see and try on the full range in person. Two shops open every day, and three are at Chatuchak Weekend Market.
- Phra Athit Pier, Phra Athit Road, Banglamphu, near Khao San Road. Open daily, 8am to 7:30pm.
- Terminal 21 Asok, Shop 3035, 3rd floor, next to BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit. Open daily, 10:15am to 9:30pm (9pm on Sundays and Tuesdays).
- Chatuchak Boutique, Section 24, Soi 2/9, Shops 175 to 178. Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 6pm.
- Chatuchak Section 24, Soi 33/4, Shops 309 to 310. Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 6pm.
- Chatuchak Section 16, Soi 24/5, Shops 107 to 108, near Gate 3. Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 6pm.
Good to know
Is all your jewellery handmade? No. Our beaded, natural stone and freshwater pearl pieces are handmade by us in Bangkok, and our wooden pieces are made in the Philippines. The rest is handpicked from makers across Asia.
Is it nickel-free? Yes, every piece we sell is nickel-free. If you have very sensitive ears, our stainless steel earrings are a good place to start.
Can I buy online? Yes. Our online store ships worldwide.
Do you sell wholesale? Yes, from 30 pieces. See our wholesale page for details.