World’s leading designers learn to weave Thai silk

Fashion designers from 48 countries observed a silk weaving demonstration at the Sibuathong Support Foundation Centre in Ang Thong province this week.
World’s leading designers learn to weave Thai silk ảnh 1Fashion designers from 48 countries observed a silk weaving demonstration at the Sibuathong Support Foundation Centre in Ang Thong province this week (Photo: news.thaivisa.com)
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – Fashion designers from 48 countries observed asilk weaving demonstration at the Sibuathong Support Foundation Centre in AngThong province this week.

Thanpuying Poranee Mahanon, Deputy Private Secretary of Her Majesty QueenSirikit of the Ninth Reign, welcomed 120 fashion designers from 48 nationsaround the world who are taking part in “The 8th Celebration of Silk, Thai Roadto the World 2018” event being held at Central World in Bangkok until December9.

The visiting designers were given a demonstration of silk weaving which wasnarrated by students from Satri Angthong School.

Nickie Geneser Bach, a Danish fashion designer, said she learnt about Thai silkon social media, but had never had the opportunity to experience how Thai silkwas made until now, adding that the weaving methods dazzled her in many waysgiven how difficult and how long it takes to weave it.

The group was also taken to see how intricate masks and exquisite costumes usedin Khon performances are made, along with ceramicware, earthenware, traditionalpaintings, and Thai sewing patterns. - VNA
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