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Weaving – Thai Silk
Thailand has long been popular and famous for its gorgeous iridescent silk. The art of making silk originated in northeastern Thailand, where cloth weaving is a traditional craft. The people from northeast rear their own silkworms, spin and dye the … Continue reading
Highland Fling
The sweeping view of the verdant mountain slopes is breathtaking; wooly clouds drift by effortlessly; the cool fresh air rejuvenates one physically and in spirits. Sitting on comfortable chairs, an elderly couple sips freshly brewed tea from China bone cups … Continue reading
Thai Silk Weavers of Ban Krua
Thai silk weavers in Ban Krua are an old Cham Muslim community in Bangkok. They wove the silk for Jim Thompson when he started his Thai silk company in 1948 and revived the Thai silk industry. What’s Ban Krua like … Continue reading