Thailand has long been popular and famous for its beautiful iridescent silk. The art of making silk in northeastern Thailand where cloth weaving is a traditional craft originally. People from northeast rear their own silkworms, spin and dye the yarn with bolts of silk, are sold, making the whole world.
The silk industry in Thailand went into a slump in the second half of the 19th Century, when cheap factory-produced fabrics from China and Japan began to floodthe market. During the reign of King Chulalongkorn, were attempts made to revive the decaying industry. Japanese experts were brought to the country and set up a department of sericulture. However, he was able to bring little to the silk industry. A few years after the Second World War, an American named Jim Thompson, the revival of the silk industry of Thailand and was instrumental to the silk popular in the international markets.
Today, there are number of silk companies in and aroundBangkok. However, it is still the main north-eastern region of silk production. The company founded by Jim Thompson, near the northeastern town of Pak Thong Chai, and is the largest hand-weaving facility in the world.
Thailand produces plain and printed silk fabrics in various weights. A special feature in the northeast of Thailand is Mudmee, which is a much sought-after silks. It is with silk brocade and silver threads in traditional Thai patterns and designs. The making of Mudmee takes timeand skill, making it the most expensive silk. In Thailand, Mudmee for festive occasions and weddings.
Silk from Thailand can not just buy at local shops, but in the world. You can get Thai silk, in plain text lengths, plaids, stripes, prints, checks and brocade. Thai silk is the most popular of all the crafts in Thailand.
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