Frommer's Review
In the back, you can watch the manufacture of bronzeware. You
must be careful about quality when purchasing bronze: Some
vendors don't use enough nickel (so the bronze tarnishes
easily), or use too much, leaving little bronze patina. Thai
Shop's formula is 3% nickel, 79% copper, and 18% tin, for a
positively handsome, gleaming product. A 12-person, 144-piece
service costs about $250. The shop also sells lacquerware, some
of which is handpainted, and some coated with an eggshell
application. The creation of strong, durable lacquerware is
very time intensive; each of the typically 19 coats must dry
before the next one is applied, and the whole process can take
many months, even for small pieces.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.