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Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Founded

2014

Price range

฿890 – ฿5,400

Shipping

Worldwide

Folkcharm

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About

Folkcharm is a Thai sustainable clothing label, founded in Bangkok in 2014 by Passawee Kodaka. Kodaka is an alumna of the Asian Institute of Technology, where her master's research, partly supported by UN Women, looked at the empowerment of home-based women workers. The idea for Folkcharm took shape after a chance meeting with women artisans in Loei province in north-eastern Thailand, and it began as a modest project with only four weavers. The social enterprise makes ready-to-wear, scarves, accessories and fabric from 100% hand-spun, hand-woven natural cotton grown locally without chemicals. Pieces include the Closed-loop Longsleeve Light Blouse, the Asymmetrical Patch Pocket Cargo Trousers, the Men's Relaxed-fit Blazer and Aunty Plian's Light Scarf. Folkcharm partners with cotton farmers and women weavers in Loei, many of them over 50, giving them flexible work on their home looms. Since 2016 it has used over 15,000 kg of rain-fed, chemical-free Thai cotton, and in 2023 it moved to zero waste in material management. Its Bangkok studio hosts workshops, and it runs trips to partner villages for weaving and natural dyeing. Kodaka is an APEC awardee, and her work has been featured by UN Women.

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#sustainable#handmade#ethical#locally made#natural#affordable

Brand Details

Thailand
Cotton
Silk
Linen
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
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Passawee Kodaka

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of clothing does Folkcharm make?
Folkcharm makes conscious craftswear from 100% hand-spun, hand-woven natural cotton. Its timeless designs honour Thai weaving heritage and nature.
What products does Folkcharm sell?
Folkcharm sells shirts, blouses, tank tops, trousers, skirts, dresses and blazers, plus scarves, bags and fabric. Products include the Closed-loop Longsleeve Light Blouse, Asymmetrical Patch Pocket Cargo Trousers, Men's Relaxed-fit Blazer and Aunty Plian's Light Scarf.
How much does Folkcharm cost?
Folkcharm is a mid-range brand, with products priced from about ฿890 to ฿5,400 THB. Most shirts and trousers cost around ฿1,800–฿2,900, while blazers cost about ฿4,900–฿5,400.
Where is Folkcharm located?
Folkcharm is based in Bangkok, Thailand, where it runs a studio that offers visits and workshops. It also organises trips to its partner cotton farms in Loei.
Who founded Folkcharm?
Folkcharm was founded in 2014 by Passawee Kodaka. She is an alumna of the Asian Institute of Technology and an APEC awardee.
Who owns Folkcharm?
Folkcharm is an independent social enterprise led by its founder, Passawee Kodaka. It is not part of a larger fashion group.
Where is Folkcharm made?
Folkcharm is made in Thailand with cotton farmers and hand-spinners in Loei, weavers and local tailors. Since 2016 it has used over 15,000 kg of rain-fed, chemical-free Thai cotton.

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