February 4th 2022
ROYAL SHAN DRESS By Thweep Rittinaphakorn (AKE) Saturday, February 19 2022 The Shan State lies at a strategic point connecting mainland Southeast Asia and East Asia. There, different “muang Tai” (feudal autonomous towns) were historically ruled by their own princes or chieftains. Shan political autonomy remained intact until formal annexation by Burma in late 1950s. The development of Shan aristocratic figures’ dress style during this period clearly reflects the changes in political power in the area, when foreign ( ...Continue Reading
November 23rd 2020
QUEEN SIRIKIT MUSEUM OF TEXTILES - THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Inside-out, Outside-in: Cross-cultural Exchanges in Textiles and Dress and the New Normal after COVID-19 For all information and to register for conference - Please click on link below http://www.qsmtthailand.org/news/international-online-conference/ ...Continue Reading
November 10th 2020
COLLECTORS’ CORNER TEXTILES OF THAILAND’S HILL TRIBE PEOPLE By Khun Chomporn Dhanesnittaya Saturday, 21 November 2020 In the mountains of north and northwest Thailand live several hill tribes known in Thai as Chao Khao, non-Tai speaking ethnic minority people who have their distinct cultures that include their particular way of dressing. The major six groups that had settled in Thailand are the Hmong, Mien, Karen, Lahu, Lisu and Akha. They have originated in the Tibetan plateau, southern China and Burma. Servi ...Continue Reading
November 6th 2020
Dear Subscribers, Attached to this email is The Thai Textile Society Newsletter, ISSUE: VIII, Vol. II, Fall 2020. This newsletter is distributed free to TTS members and subscribers. Personal opinions expressed in this newsletter are strictly those of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Thai Textile Society. The newsletter is available to website visitors in the hopes of encouraging interest and scholarship in textiles and is the sole property of TTS. ...Continue Reading
October 14th 2020
Saturday, 17th October 2020 ASSIUT, THE CLOTH OF EGYPT and a selection of Indian and Central Asian pieces By Dr. Anucha Thirakanont Dr. Anucha Thirakanont, Dean of the Fine and Applied Arts at Thammasat University is a long-time collector and expert on textiles. The Thai Textile Society is fortunate to get a glimpse at these fascinating and obscure Assiut textiles, as well as a selection of ikat, brocade and embroidered pieces from India and Central Asia. Please click on the link for more information on Assiut ...Continue Reading
August 28th 2020
ARTS OF THE KINGDOM MUSEUM THE KOH KERD COLLECTION OF TEXTILES AND KHON COSTUMES (Near Ayutthaya) Friday, 18 September 2020 Originally planned as an organic farmland for cultivating garden vegetables, the museum exhibited in the past pictures of Royal Projects and traditional crafts. However, the spacious structures seemed suitable to exhibit the priceless treasures previously housed at the Ananta Samakom Throne Hall in Bangkok and are now displayed in a new wing of the museum that was added for this purpose. It is ...Continue Reading
August 6th 2020
THAI TEXTILE SOCIETY TRIP Please reserve as soon as possible if you are interested in joining Trip limited to 10 persons THE MIRACLE OF NAKHON LAMPANG An event Friday, 23 October – Sunday, 25 October 2020 After the long confinement period imposed by Covid 19, spread your wings and join the Thai Textile Society’s visit to Lampang to celebrate northern textiles. The program is as follows: _Friday, October 23:_ Fly Bangkok to Lampang departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport on Bangkok Airways PG207 11:50 am arrive Lam ...Continue Reading
July 22nd 2020
THE ART OF EMBROIDERY AND EMBELLISHMENT FOR FASHION FROM SIRIVANNAVARI ATELIER AND ACADEMY Talk and Demonstration by Khun Prayuth Sirikul Saturday, 8 August 2020 We are fortunate to reopen our programs with a presentation by the very talented Khun Prayuth Sirikul, who is in charge of the development of embroidery and craftsmanship at the SIRIVANNAVARI ATELIER AND ACADEMY in the Sukhothai Palace, for HRH Princess Sirivannavari Narirat Ratchakanya’s fashion label SIRIVANNAVARI BANGKOK. Khun Prayuth ...Continue Reading
May 8th 2020
Dear Members & Subscribers. Attached to this email is the Thai Textile Society Newsletter, Vol. VIII, Issue. 1, Summer 2020. This newsletter is distributed 2 times a year. free to TTS members and subscribers. Personal opinions expressed in this newsletter are strictly those of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Thai Textile Society. All newsletters are available on the website to all visitors in the hopes of encouraging interest and scholarship in textiles and is the ...Continue Reading
March 3rd 2020
THE THAI TEXTILE SOCIETY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SIAM SOCIETY - SPECIAL EVENT AN EXHIBITION OF “PHA PHRA VES” PAINTED VESSANTARA JATAKA SCROLLS from ML Pawinee (Sukhasvasti) Santisiri’s Private Collection Saturday, 21 March 2020 from 1.30pm to 4pm The Siam Society and The Thai Textile Society proudly present a unique event that is not to be missed. Please come to view a very rare exhibition of Pha Phra Ves, painted Vessantara Jataka scrolls or banners from Boon Phra Ves festival, a part of ML Pawinee (Sukhasvast ...Continue Reading
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