Thai Silk and Fashion

Thai silk is one of Thailand’s best-known handicrafts and has also made a name for Thailand in the international market. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s interest in and commitment to Thai silk was evident to the people ever since she was still Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara.

In 1960, ten years after the royal wedding, Her Majesty graciously commissioned designs of eight styles of the Thai national dress for ladies and three for gentlemen, with an emphasis on the use of locally made fabric featuring traditional patterns. Thanks to Her Majesty, the Thai national dress is now recognized internationally. In fact, the national costumes are particularly suited to hand-woven silk, as well as plain, brocade or patterned, and tie-dyed silk. The world then came to appreciate Thai silk and designs through numerous creations.

With Her Majesty’s great efforts, Thai traditional textiles have become popular again. The Thai government declared the birthday of Queen Sirikit, 12 August, “National Thai Textile Day” to recognize and honor Her Majesty for her extensive work in promoting and preserving traditional Thai textiles.

Among the traditional crafts produced by the SUPPORT Foundation, established by Her Majesty, is Thai silk, especially a kind called Mudmee, which is famous for its unique features. Silk brocade cloth from Lamphun Province in the North and Phraewa silk from the northeastern province of Kalasin are also recognized as creative items, especially for fashion-conscious ladies.

Source: PR Thai Government
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