Chalimar's Witchcraft: Clothing is Art of Living

Name:  Chalimar's Witchcraft by Qcumber

D.O.B.:  27.07.1990

Country:  Thailand

Gender:  Female

Occupation:  Pirate/Gypsy/Artist

What is your Koh Phangan story?

Koh Phangan is pure magic! It's something much more than full moon party. From the north to the south, it's something to discover everyday!  I always have wonderful moments in Koh Phangan. I've been here since 2011 and keep coming back! I love the energy of this island, so fresh so fierce and so alive! Like no other places in the world. I can ride the motorbike. Let my hair blow in the wind, lay down and make Yoga on white sand beach, swim in the fresh clear blue ocean. And party all night in cool places like Jungle Experience!

My time here, I mostly enjoy chilling with cool people and wandering inside the tropical jungle. I got so much inspired when I let myself free and see the beautiful thing around :)

What projects did you make here on Phangan?
I now both learning and making clothes in India. Please visit two different shop of my good sisters; Napo-po Shop, Haad rin and Phy-Alien Shop in Thongsala!! They both have different design of my clothes.

I live half a year in india. I finished university in Bangkok last year, I decided to leave my 'normal' life in  the heavy society behind. I met so many beautiful creative people in India. I have learned many things and started to feel 'Life'. I love so much about clothes design. For me, clothing is art of living. How we choose to dress is an outer expression of ourselves.  It's kinda true that when you are on your right path everything seem so easy and be in the flow. I found myself being taught the art of clothes by my good freinds and a master tailor which are now my true family. I love freaky bohemian style. I like when cloth looks old and sexy as a combination between gypsy vintage to sexy tribal look. Please feel free to enter my site here: facebook.com/chalimarswicthcraft

What do you feel you can bring to the Phangan scene?
Cloth is an indication of passion, excitement and fun. The most fun part is about playing and decoration. This is what I like about my job. I like to see people dare to express themselves and feel confident with whatever they wear. I feel that I can bring an art of special fashion to this special Island.

What are projects are you currently involved with / what are your next projects? Do you have future plans on Phangan?
 I enjoyed so much learning and sharing my time with freaky creative phanganist people in Baan Tai area. I was luckily being part of the family. They are the people who work as a creator and artist in the island. I like it very much here. I hope I can come back again and again.

What is the best thing you ever been involved with or done?
The best thing in life I have ever done is I decided to quite my traditional way of life that has been told by the society. I love this freedom. I love to discover thing under the sky. I can’t imagine myself sitting in front of computer in the office and working like a robot. I’m Thai and it’s difficult for my family and friends to accept what I’m doing now. I’m surly afraid of taking steps that are not on the map, scared of the unknown monsters I’ve heard from the tale that keeps talking by generation to generation till we all forgot that it’s just a liar. It becomes an invisible case and traps us then we couldn’t move anywhere. But I know that only by taking those steps… I have much more interesting in life. I heard that when we dare to see things differently, life opens up our eyes. So I step out to see the wonderful world. I found out that life is much more beautiful than I can ever find in any book.
 

Do you find Koh Phangan to be a good place for your project/s?
Koh Phangan is the best place in Thailand for me :) I feel a connection with the nature and people here. Everybody is free, smiling to each others and sharing their passion of life. We all support each other to be able to shine our individual light. This gives me a new bright idea, a burst of creative energy, even better in the place like Koh Phangan, which is a source of inspiration.
 

Where is your favourite place here?
I love to stay in Baan Tai area! It’s special area with a bloody of cool people from other stars ;)

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years, I don't know. I don't think too much about the future. I just love whatever I do today. Everyday for me is a special gift from universe and it always surprised me!! I like what I'm doing now but yet still I wanna stay open the door for new adventure.
 

What do you wish to learn from your Phangan experience?
My Phangan experience is teaching me to be free! Be freak! The secret is everybody is mad, so I just simply live in my own world.

How did you get to where you are today?
Thanks to all beautiful people around the world that I have met during my wandering trip! I learned so much the brave people who dare to have their own legend. I'm still young I wanna try everything. Don’t wanna move myself behind my fear and put my energy in that. I move myself toward what I love. If I die I feel thankful that I'm living very much my life. not only shallow emotion but going deep and intense make meaning of life. The world is open for me, unlimited choices to choose.. I'm flowing in the river of life and in the shade of god, feeling blessed in every moments. My heart is on fire and my mind is in peace. I'm super proud to say that I'm young wild and fierce.
 

What is your life philosophy?
I don’t really have life philosophy. I love to read book from Guru of light such as Buddha, Jesus, Loa Tsu, Osho, Deprak Chopra, Carlos Castaneda, and Paulo Coelho. I do believe in real experience. Like when you read the recipe of PadThai from the book, you can not say you know PadThai already. You have to put in your mouth! to know That it’s super yummy! Don’t think too much, it will trap you and block your flow. Just do it. You will never lose, only win some or learn some. Full Power, 24 hours, no shower!