Virtual Hilltribe Museum

The Virtual Hilltribe Museum is a project of the Mirror Art Group of Chiang Rai, Thailand to document the rapidly changing cultures of hilltribe people in northern Thailand. While countless volumes have been compiled about the touristically popular hilltribe cultures, almost all of these works have been written by Thais or Westerners and, therefore, carry the bias and mistakes of an outsider. The Virtual Hilltribe Museum is the work of the tribal people themselves.

While conventional wisdom holds that technology destroys traditional culture, we believe that empowerment of minority cultures via media and technology is essential for their survival. The Virtual Hilltribe Museum is a forum to stimulate interest and educate all people interested in learning about hilltribe cultures - Thais, Asians, Westerners, and hilltribe alike. As designers of the website - from photographs to content to HTML layout - the members of the hilltribe.org team have accepted responsibility to represent truth and priority as seen from the point of view of a tribal person. While most of the English parts of the website have been translated, those who can read the Thai version of the website are reading the voice of the tribal people themselves.

The Virtual Hilltribe Museum is supported by the Rockefeller Foundation.

Vietnamese Artwork

Based in the United States, VietnameseArtwork.com has become a leading online Vietnamese Art gallery. We have handpicked the highest quality handmade Vietnamese art, such as: Vietnamese embroidery paintings , Vietnamese silk paintings, Asian ceramic paintings, Vietnamese lacquer paintings, mother of pearl paintings, Oriental wood vases, Vietnamese water puppets, stone boxes, and more. This artwork comes from the rich folk art history in Vietnam. We strive to be your Oriental art gallery by offering you the highest quality Asian art at the most reasonable prices. We would like you not only to look at the beautiful artwork here, but also to read more about the culture in Vietnam which we have an ambition of sharing our culture via art. We are proud to be a member of Fair Trade Organization.

Galleria Pangea, Chinese and Asian Crafts

About Us

Galleria Pangea is a collaborative partnership between Asian and Western friends interested in the relationship of culture and craft. Our staff has traveled extensively throughout China to discover the handmade treasures that often lie hidden in the infrequently-visited regions and modern artifice of our daily lives. Each of our products has a unique cultural significance and story that we are happy to share with you as you explore with us the rich legacy of artisan craftsmanship bestowed upon us by our collective heritage.

When you visit Galleria Pangea, we hope that you will find more than well-crafted, thoughtful merchandise. We hope that you will come to appreciate a shared history and culture that has evolved over millennia. We are continuously adding both new countries and new products to our catalogue so please check back with us frequently and let us know how we can serve you better.

Our Mission

Galleria Pangea's mission is to locate, procure, and provide you with pieces of the world's heritage at a fair price. In between the spaces of the familiar and the stereotypical, fine handicrafts and artwork abound in the hidden corners of the world. We are devoted to seeking them out for you - in a way that preserves the historical significance of the pieces in question.

We deal directly with the artists who make each piece. There is no middleman or distributor used, and we ensure that each artisan can trade his artwork at a reasonable price for both the buyer and the seller. You can buy from us in confidence.

Much like our namesake, the archetypical Pangaea continent preceding the separation of the world's continents, we ultimately hope to make the Earth a little more unified. Please join us in our mission!