Khun Daw is a hardworking artisan who had humble beginnings in the southern province of Surat Thani. Most of the families where she is from made a living working on coconut farms. K'Daw wanted to do something else. She loved making jewelry and other beautiful adornments. K'Daw was able to find a job at a silver manufacturer. She and her husband began saved their earnings and opened a small silver workshop. K'Daw incorporates colors and patterns that she sees in her everyday life in her designs.