GONGDEE

A Chiang Mai design staple, GONGDEE is the kind of place you wander into on Nimmanhaemin Soi 1 and end up rethinking your living room. The gallery-shop mixes the warm scent of wood oil with soft light on polished grain — think teak benches, mango‑wood bowls and vases, bamboo lamps, and coconut‑shell accents, all made by Northern Thai artisans. It’s a calm, tactile antidote to mass‑produced décor, a few minutes’ walk from One Nimman and Maya. Regulars come for the pieces that balance utility and craft: sculptural table lamps, hand‑carved serving boards, redwood side tables, and small objects that actually fit in a carry‑on. The curation leans natural and timeless, so you won’t regret the buy a year from now. If you’re cruising Nimman in the late afternoon, swing by when the street cools down and browse at an easy pace; there’s often a leafy garden corner next door for a coffee break. Practical bits: you’ll find GONGDEE on Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 1 (Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai). Staff speak English and are happy to talk through materials and care. It’s an easy add‑on to any Nimman walk — pop in for gifts that feel like Chiang Mai, not a souvenir stall.