Thailand: Bangkok: Where to Shop: For the Home: Almeta

Almeta

This gorgeous silk store is tucked into the back of a courtyard off a small soi in the Sukhumvit area, but it’s worth the walk or taxi fare. It carries lushly colored silks that can be turned into home items—unlike with most orders at Jim Thompson, there’s no minimum quantity here—as well as small gift items, like multicolored bags modeled on those carried by Buddhist monks; small purses; and robes made of materials so vibrant that you cannot help but touch them all as you walk through the small boutique.