Lamphun, “Prime Minister Settha” posted a message on Facebook. Cheer up the people who make Lamphun cloth. Let’s create fun Thai fabrics to wear. with the wisdom of fabric from Lamphun Province
On January 30, 2024, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, posted a message via his personal Facebook that ‘Before entering the Cabinet meeting, the media members asked a lot about my shirt. Where did the beautiful colors and patterns come from? I’m wearing Khit cotton with a Raksakanya flower pattern from Lamphun Province.” From the said message. Lamphun Province is considered a great honor. and is heart warming Give encouragement to Lamphun cloth entrepreneurs To continue creating quality Lamphun fabric products
Lamphun Province received royal grace from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, during her visit to Lamphun Province on March 5, 2020, was interested in Lamphun fabric. and ordered the weavers to help preserve northern woven fabrics which is part o
f Thailand’s heritage for future generations By using environmentally friendly methods and natural colors. With gratitude for the benevolence of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, Lamphun Province, is therefore committed. Intending to support and promote the development of producers and entrepreneurs of Lamphun fabrics, including silk, cotton fabric, ethnic fabrics, and batik fabrics, in developing naturally dyed fabrics.
As for the shirt that Prime Minister Settha wears, it is made from Khit cotton with a Rachakanya flower pattern from Lamphun Province. It is a handicraft from the Ban Pa Tung Ngam weaving group, Village No. 3, Takhian Pom Subdistrict. Thung Hua Chang District, Lamphun Province, woven from naturally dyed Khit cotton. Cream-colored warp dyed with longan leaves The weft dyed from the Hom leaves is light blue. Lift the flower horns and insert cotton threads into every flower pattern by hand. With elegance and beauty, besides the ligh
t blue color Ban Pa Tung Ngam weaving group There are also fabrics dyed naturally, such as brown from padauk wood. Orange color from oranges Indigo from Hom leaves and the color of the mangosteen peel from shellac
Join in preserving the art of local Thai fabrics. Maintaining in the Land: Quality fabric must be based on the wisdom of Lamphun fabric. The price is affordable. If interested, contact the group president, Mrs. Somboon Yapana, telephone 087-5756970 or the Lamphun Provincial Community Development Office, telephone 053-511166.
Source: Thai News Agency