Thai Silk: most famous clothing of the world

Thai silk, Pa Mai is the most famous clothing of the world. It is the king of the Traditional Thai fabric. Thai silk fabric production has existed in every northeastern provinces of Thailand.

Thai Silk is too delicate, smooth and colorful and its manufacturing process is quite complicate. First, the plantation of white mulberry leaves for feed on the silk worms. Regarding the rearing of silk worms, the growing silk worms will inhabit inside the cocoons. The obtained silk yarns are then bleached in alkaline mixed hot water to get rid of the original color of silk yarns. These yarns will be wound to one long continuous yarn. These yarns are smooth, glossy and flexible. Finally, the weaving process will begin after the yarns are dyed.

Traditional fabric had a long historical record from that of Krung Sukhothai period. Pa Matmee, Pa Khid, Pa Teen Chok are different types of Traditional Thai Fabrics. Panung or Sint is one kind of Traditional Thai Fabric that was very popular among men and women in the past. The best-known outlets for Thai fabric are undoubtedly in Bangkok such as Shinawatra Thai, Design Thai and Khanita.