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February 12, 2008
Is the "Silk Road" or "Silk Route" in Thailand?
What is hand woven ikat silk fabric (mudmee)?
Who discovered silk? History of Thai Silk.
The Chinese guarded the secret of silk for millenniums by putting to death anyone found guilty of smuggling silkworm eggs, cocoons, or mulberry seeds. Silk became the cloth of emperors and royalty and a great source of wealth. However, about 1900 years ago a Chinese princess who married an Indian prince is reported to have succesfully smuggled silkworm eggs out of China in her headdress and then fed them with the leaves of Indian mulberry trees.Since then, silk production has spread to other Asian countries and archaeologist have found silk 3,000 years old in the ruins of Baan Chiang, Thailand, which many of them consider the earliest civilization in Southeast Asia. Thais have developed a type of silk that is considered one of the finest fabrics in the world. They use a unique manufacturing process and have unique patterns and colors.
How can I recognize 100% pure silk and imitation silk made from polyester? How can I test silk?
How to Clean Silk? How to Care for Silk?
Never wring your Thai silk! Dry it in the shade, preferably where there's a mild breeze, and be sure it's well supported.Iron Thai silk on the inside of the garment while it is still slightly damp. If already dry, apply a damp cloth on the outside and iron through the cloth. Properly cared for Thai silk can easily last a century and be passed on to your children and grandchildren. For more info see this page.
How Thai Silk is Made?
What is striped Thai silk?
What is two-tone Thai silk?
What is rough Thai silk?
What is smooth Thai silk?
Smooth Thai silk has a shiny, satin-like finish. It's suitable for all purposes, particularly clothing and interior decorating. The “standard” width was formerly about 37 inches/94 centimeters and is available in 2-ply and sometimes 4-ply. Starting in 2003, our Thai weavers began producing silk at a standard width of 40 inches.
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Why is Thai silk so shiny and lustrous?
What's the difference between Thai silk and that of of other countries?
Thai silk is usually soft but has a relatively coarse texture with uneven, slightly knotty threads. This quality makes it extremely suitable for weaving by hand. Thai silk has a magnificent, rich, exotic beauty and, with proper care, can last a century or more.Chinese silk tends to be smooth and satiny. Indian silk tends to be softer but more crinkly and uses richer colors. Italian silk tends to strive for a refined and elegant look but this can easily be accomplished anywhere using mechanized weaving.
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What's the difference between machine woven and hand woven Thai silk?
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What is Thai silk?
Raw silk is bumpy and irregular. The completed cocoon is pulled from the mulberry bush and placed in a vat of boiling water, which separates the silk thread of the cocoon from the caterpillar inside.
December 28, 2007
Thai Silk
Usually with the arrivfal of cheaper, modern materials and more labour-intensive production techniques, folk arts and handecrafts will have difficulty in surviving modern challenges. O maintain these talents and supplement the income of rural peple, the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques (SUPPORT) has been set up under the initiation of her Majesty the Queen. A key function of SUPPORT is to open new markets for the finished products.
One of these products is the northeast’ s beautiful “Mudmee” silk which is widely popular as it is durable and can be worn for many years if given proper care. Thai silk is today one of the best known handicrafts sold all over the world. It is mostly exported in plain lengths, plaids brocades, stripes, prints and checks worldwide. The Queen herself helped popularise Thai silk by wearing it and encouraging villagers to expand the weaving of mudmee and othe types of clothes. In addition, asilk fashion showing frequently held to display its attractiveness and beautiful designs. From its humble origins, Thai silk has now become an important national product.
How to take care of Thai silk?
- Before using Thai silk the fabrics should be soaked in water or steamed with a special chemical substance so that they will not shrink after the first wash.
- Washing Thai silkIt is recommended that Thai silk fabrics be dry-cleaned to maintain the original characteristics of the fabrics. The fabrics can also be washed by hand with care. In this case, the mildest soap is recommended. Only the small amount of soap is needed as silk resists soiling. Rinse the fabrics in cold water as many times as necessary, never wring them.Never put Thai silk fabrics in a washing machine because the fabrics will be very crumpled and will lose their original shapes.
- Hanging Thai silkThai silk fabrics should be hanged to dry in shade or under light sunlight because strong sunshine can cause the colours of the fabrics to become pale.
- Ironing Thai silkTo iron Thai silk, iron it on the wrong side just before it becomes dry, or put a damp cloth over the surface and iron it.For very crumpled silk, spray some water on to the fabric. Put it in a plastic bag. Then, put the plastic bag in the freezer for about 10 minutes. By this way, it will be easier to iron the fabric because the fabric is thoroughly damp.
December 14, 2007
Bedspread Peacock Circle and Rim design
Details
Brand : 35handicrafts
Products type : Bedspreads Full size : 205x260 cm. or 80x102".
Color : Green and Gold
Material : Silk
Condition : New
Accepted payment methods : Cash or PayPal and accepts the following credit cards through PayPal.
Product location : Thailand
Transportation cost : Customer has responsible for transportation cost, send by dhl rate up to location from Thailand.
December 13, 2007
Bedspread Elephant Circle vintage style and rim design
Details
Brand : 35handicrafts
Products type : Bedspreads Full size : 205x260 cm. or 80x102".
Color : Dark Blue and Gold
Material : Silk
Condition : New
Accepted payment methods : Cash or PayPal and accepts the following credit cards through PayPal.
Product location : Thailand
Transportation cost : Customer has responsible for transportation cost, send by dhl rate up to location from Thailand.
Bedspread Flower in heaven design
Brand : 35handicrafts
Products type : Bedspreads Full size : 205x260 cm. or 80x102".
Color : Brown and Gold
Material : Silk
Condition : New
Accepted payment methods : Cash or PayPal and accepts the following credit cards through PayPal.
Product location : Thailand
Transportation cost : Customer has responsible for transportation cost, send by dhl rate up to location from Thailand.
Bedspread Asian Fay Design
Asian Fay
Details
Brand : 35handicrafts
Products type : Bedspreads Full size : 205x260 cm. or 80x102".
Color : Green and Gold
Material : Silk
Condition : New
Accepted payment methods : Cash or PayPal and accepts the following credit cards through PayPal.
Product location : Thailand
Transportation cost : Customer has responsible for transportation cost, send by dhl rate up to location from Thailand.
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