Whirligigs in Chiang Mai.

[BonnieandClyde]

Is there a more modern name for them? Those wind-powered gizmos, that by means of a propeller and little metal cam rod activate small wooden figures.

We've seen the propellers for sale here in Chiang Mai, usually they are about 14"- 18" in diameter with a wind rudder.

On the bus coming down from Mae Sai, between Mae Chan and Chiang Rai we saw a roadside shop displaying the propellers as part of whirligigs with little figures chopping wood, rowing boats, etc.

Has anyone seen similar ones in Chiang Mai?

Any information would be appreciated.

[circusman]

Nope, there is not a modern name for them. I used to make them back in the states. I would like to buy one here also. The few I have seen were not for sale.

[BonnieandClyde]

Nope, there is not a modern name for them. I used to make them back in the states. I would like to buy one here also. The few I have seen were not for sale.

Thank you for your reply.

The ones we saw near Mae Chan were really nice. Sorry they don't seem to be available in Chiang Mai as well.

We do a variety of different kinds of craftwork, and have a fairly complete woodworking shop, so we could make them ourselves if we had some good models to work from.

Kamtieng market and Ban Tawai are possibilities, we'll check them out this weekend.

Thanks again.