วันพุธที่ 24 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2553

Weaving - Thai Silk

Thailand has long been popular and famous for its silk iridescent beauty. The art of making silk in northeastern Thailand, where cloth weaving is a traditional craft originally. People from the north-east rear their own silkworms, spin and dye the yarn with bolts of silk, are sold, making the whole world.

The silk industry in Thailand has been a drop in the second half of the 19th century, began as a factory-produced low-cost textiles from China and Japan, flooding the market. DuringReign of King Chulalongkorn, attempts were made to revitalize the sector decomposition. Japanese experts were brought to the country and to establish a department of sericulture. However, he was able to do much for the silk industry. A few years after the Second World War, an American named Jim Thompson, the revival of the silk industry in Thailand and has been instrumental for the silk popular in international markets.

Today, there are a number of silk companies in and around Bangkok. However, it is still the north-eastthe largest region in the production of silk. The company founded by Jim Thompson, near the northeastern city of Pak Thong Chai, and is the largest hand-weaving plant in the world.

Thailand produces silk fabrics, plain and printed in different weights. A particular feature in the north-east of Thailand is Mudmee, which is much sought-after thirst. E 'with brocaded silk and silver threads in traditional Thai patterns and designs. The realization of Mudmee requires time and skill, making it the mostexpensive silk. In Thailand, Mudmee for festive occasions and weddings.

Silk from Thailand you can not just buy at local stores, but in the world. You can get the Thai silk in plain lengths, plaids, stripes, prints, checks and brocade. Thai Silk is the most popular of all trades in Thailand.

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