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SUMPHAT GALLERY

A Cultural Design House
Tradition Reimagined for Contemporary Life.

Brand Story

SUMPHAT is a cultural design house rooted in Thai heritage and shaped by contemporary sensibility.

Working at the intersection of craft, art, and architecture, SUMPHAT reimagines traditional knowledge into refined objects, spaces, and narratives designed for modern living. More than a studio, SUMPHAT operates as a cultural atelier for living heritage — where material, memory, and craftsmanship are carefully translated into enduring forms of expression.

 

OUR APPROACH
At the core of SUMPHAT’s philosophy lies a simple belief: Heritage is not static. It evolves. Each creation begins with research into forgotten techniques, local narratives, and material intelligence. Through collaboration with artisan communities across Thailand, these traditions are reinterpreted with clarity, precision, and restraint.

The result is not replication, but renewal.

 

SUMPHAT’s works embody a quiet elegance inspired by nature — embracing imperfection, tactility, and subtle detail, echoing the spirit of Wabi-Sabi while remaining distinctly Thai in origin.

CRAFT AS CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

SUMPHAT collaborates with over thirteen artisan communities across Thailand, creating sustainable economic opportunities while preserving endangered techniques. Through partnerships with international houses such as Dior, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Aman, and HBO, Thai craftsmanship has been presented on a global stage not as folklore, but as contemporary cultural expression.

 

Each project is guided by respect for:

  • Material integrity
  • Cultural continuity
  • Environmental responsibility
  • Timeless design

FOUNDER

Rush Pleansuk (Gaspard)

Architect, Artist, Cultural Designer

Educated in architecture in Thailand and France, with advanced specialization in environmental design, Rush bridges spatial intelligence with material craft. His practice moves fluidly between sculpture, architecture, product design, and cultural advisory, guided by the belief that design can preserve identity while shaping the future. Recipient of numerous national and international recognitions, his work continues to position Thai craftsmanship within the global contemporary design dialogue.

 

SUMPHAT TODAY
SUMPHAT engages with collectors, institutions, luxury brands, and cultural partners seeking meaningful, enduring design grounded in heritage.
Tradition, thoughtfully reimagined.
 Craft, elevated for contemporary life.