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Thai
people in each region have learned and exchanged their
fabric arts and techniques together. That's why some
kinds of clothes are found in many regions.
Today, various kinds of local
Thai cloth are very attractive souvenirs that gain the
popularity from many visitors.
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Types of
Thai Cloth |
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Pha
Khao Ma
The multi-purposed cloth, made of
cotton. Most Thai men use it as turbans, stoles, bathing cloth,
as stoles or to scatter insects and mosquitoes, or even to fashion
a hammock for baby. It is available throughout the country. |
Pha Khao Ma |
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Pha
Yok
A type of material with silver and
gold strands either at the hem or throughout the entire piece.
Using techniques similar to those applied on Pha Khit. This type
of cloth can be found in Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Lampang in the
North, Roi Et in the Northeast, and Surat Thani and Nakhon Si
Thammarat in the South. |
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Pha
Nam Lai
The material contains flowing patterns
not unlike the ripples of water. Made mainly in Nan, Chiang Rai
and Phayao, the patterns have undergone changes and now include
rainbow and spider-like designs. |
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Hill Tribe
Clothes Northern
hill tribes have ancient clothing cultures, making and wearing.
They have experienced in the process of weaving, dyeing and
embroidering in colorful designs. The interesting beautiful
clothes and dressing of each tribe can be found at their villages,
such as;-
The Hmongs in Chiang Rai, Phayao and Chiang Mai,
The Yaos in Chiang Rai and Phayao,
The E-gohs in Chiang Rai,
The Musers in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai,
The Karens in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai and Tak,
The Lisors in Chiang Mai,
etc. |
Hill Tribe Clothes |
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Pha
Batik
The colorful-patterned cotton from
the South. Its patterns are created by wax painting and dye techniques.
Yala and Narathiwat are the two
main producing provinces. |
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Pha
Koh Yo
The cloth made of cotton and synthetic
material from Koh Yo island of Songkhla. The many patterns available
have different attractiveness and quite popular. |
Pha Koh Yo |
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Pha
Khommaphat
The famous cotton printed material
that gives off a glittering effect. Most of the patterns are of
Thai design and reproduced in golden color. It is very famous
cloth made in Hua Hin district of Prachuab Khiri Khan. Khommaphat
material today is used for making dresses. |
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