Ploenchan “Mook” Vinyaratn

Founder & Design Director, Beyond Living Co., Ltd.

Industry : The Arts

Mook started out creating custom design and production of
handwoven home decor items for hotels. She also creates
commissioned artworks based on handwoven and upcycling
techniques, most prominently a ceiling installation on the theme
“River of Kings” for Louis Vuitton’s new concept store at ICON
SIAM, a true feather in her cap. She was also responsible for
initiating a fashion fabric line for DoiTung brand drawn from
her hand weaving know-how from her student days at Central
St Martins. The pandemic has forced her to move towards
online business and bespoke designs, but she has overcome
the challenges with the moral support of her husband, Prinya
Ruenprapan, and their triplet sons. Yet in 2020 this prolific lady was
able to produce a solo exhibition of upcycled art, “The Sea Ghost
and Beyond”, with materials sourced from waste. Zero Waste is
her personal and business goal, and she also hopes others will
be more mindful of their impact on the environment. Her dream
scenario would be to have more green space in the city, and
greater respect for women leaders.