The History of Thai Soap Carving began with Fruit and Vegetables. Fruit and vegetable carving began about 700 years ago in Sukothai, the capital of the Thai people. In preparation for one of their major festivals, Loi Kratong, one of the King's servants, called Nang Noppamart, tried to think how she could please the king. She took a flower and used it as a pattern to carve from. She then carved a bird and set it with its head pointing towards the flower. Loi Kratong is still celebrated today and Sukothai is one of the best places in Thailand to experience it.

The only difference between these beautiful flowers and natural flowers that they will never fade. Made of ordinary soap these carved exotic flowers are very realistic to their originals – roses, orchids, tulips, daffodils and their smell is also amazing. Such unusual souvenirs sold on the Thai market near Chiang Rai. Tourists and locals may try their hand in carving a flower from soap.

Previously, soap carving was a hobby, but eventually their incredibly beautiful work underwent mad demand among tourists at the night markets of the city. This art has been passed from generation to generation for many years. The work itself is done using a certain type of knife, so that the result of soap flower depends only on the skill of master, who is working on it.

Soap Carving is a relatively modern development that allows the skills of these talented craftsmen to be enjoyed and kept for generations.

According to www.vsemart.com