News

Store Valuables with Style

The Mai™ Collection of durable baskets and boxes is handmade from double-woven bamboo skin and bulrush and lined with luxurious Thai silk (known as “mai” in Thai) or removable, washable cotton. Mai™ pieces are available in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. See more pieces from the Mai™ Collection, which offers a wide selection of pieces that are perfect ...Continue Reading

Pull Up a Comfortable Chair

The elegant lines and form-fitting contours of our luxurious Sabai™ seating collection epitomize relaxation. Made to last a lifetime, each chair and sofa (and matching table) is handmade from solid iron bamboo, reinforced with mortised joints and solid dowel construction. Check out more of our Sabai™  line and our contemporary Loi™  bamboo furniture collection. Pieces are available in a variety of finishes.

Tradition Refined

Hand-carved, reclaimed teakwood panels and antique teakwood cart wheels are just some of the exquisite cultural artifacts we carry, pieces that age and wear have transformed into art. Part of our extensive home decor collection, these pieces reflect the tradition, design skills and quality local materials combined to solve everyday transportation, construction and domestic necessities throughout ...Continue Reading

Imagine the Possibilities

Big Grass is your only US source for this cost-competitive, sophisticated landscape design solution – whether you’re building a garden path, a new patio, or an expansive pool surround. No more concrete mixing, no bulldozers upending your beautiful landscaping. No costly brick laying exercises. These highly versatile, durable, molded concrete plank pavers have the elegant look of weathered ...Continue Reading

Still Time to Save on Great Gifts!

Take advantage of up to 60% off decor, furnishings and fashion!  We’re open noon to 6 p.m. this Sunday, so drop by, browse and pick up a few original pieces for family, friends and yourself! Click here for a glimpse of the wide assortment of products on sale in our San Antonio showroom.   

Twilight in a Thai Village

As part of our regular buying trips to Thailand, Duang and I immerse ourselves in the customs and communities from which the products in our store originate. We are sitting on the deck of our rented house, over the rice terraces in a mountain valley north of Chiang Mai. At 6 pm sharp, we hear an abrupt thump as ...Continue Reading

Save the Date!

With so much excitement during the month of October, we want to be sure you have some very important dates on your calendar: Friday, October 14th The Parks Foundation and Friends of the Parks are excited to celebrate the grand re-opening of the historic Jingu House with it’s signature “Sushi & Sake” fundraiser!  Advance tickets ...Continue Reading

Thailand Travels

 

Hmong Handbags: Fashion Must-Have

There is a great blog post over at coco+kelley on Hmong bags. It’s a really interesting bit on the history of the Hmong people and how their intricate and stunning designs, which have been passed down through many generations, have made their way into modern fashion. We carry a wide variety of authentic Hmong bags ...Continue Reading

Vote Big Grass!

We would like to thank all of those who voted for Big Grass in the Current Best of San Antonio awards. We would also like to ask you to take a moment to vote for us in the 2009 Express News Readers’ Choice Awards. Every vote cast is entered to win one of ten $50 ...Continue Reading