King Prajadhipok’s Institute Unveils Royal-Inspired Scarves and Ties Celebrating Thailand’s Cultural Heritage
King Prajadhipok’s Institute (KPI), through the King Prajadhipok Museum and the Office of the Secretary-General, has launched a major commemorative exhibition titled “A Legacy in Bloom: Designing Royal Heritage Across Generations” to unveil a specially designed collection of scarves and neckties created in collaboration with the SIRIVANNAVARI brand.
The initiative pays tribute to two distinguished royal figures whose contributions have shaped Thailand’s artistic and cultural heritage: Queen Rambhai Barni, consort of King Rama VII, who played a vital role in reviving local handicrafts and community industries, and Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, whose efforts elevated Thai arts and crafts to international recognition. The collection was designed under the creative direction of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, drawing inspiration from the lives and legacy of King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambhai Barni.
The exhibition forms part of the “Siri Rambhai Phātsatrābhorn royal tribute project, organized to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Queen Rambhai Barni’s birth and the 100th anniversary of her appointment as Queen Consort. It also highlights UNESCO’s recognition of Queen Rambhai Barni as a globally significant historical figure for 2026–2027.
The collection features three signature items: a green student necktie adorned with SIRIVANNAVARI’s yellow iris motif and the KPI emblem, a special black executive necktie symbolizing elegance and leadership, and a women’s scarf featuring the Padauk tree, the symbolic tree of King Rama VII.
The exhibition is divided into three zones showcasing the royal contributions of Queen Rambhai Barni, Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, and Princess Sirivannavari in preserving and advancing Thai arts, crafts, and design. Visitors can also explore the design process behind the collection and witness traditional scarf-painting techniques by artisans from the Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Centre.
