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February 16, 2021

Thai Arts Masters: Mother of Pearl Inlay

Thai PBS and Thailand Foundation proudly present "Thai Arts Master", a docu-series that follows the lives of master craftsmen from all across Thailand. In this episode, we take a look at a master of mother-of-pearl inlay, an ancient art that takes extreme skills to master.

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August 18, 2021

The Making of Thai Silk

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Paññāsa Jātaka: The Allegorical Buddhist Tales of Thailand

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Thai silk is a world-renowned product whose name i

Thai silk is a world-renowned product whose name is synonymous with luxury and beauty. Other than its commercial worth, Thai silk also holds significant cultural values.
Sericulture and weaving, which have helped to sustain the people of Thailand for ages, are all special processes that require great time and care. These knowledges are preserved in the delicate fingers of the weavers who pass down their skills from generation to generation.
Recently, a Thai silk dress has been in the music video of the song "LALISA" by Korean-based Thai singer.
photo cr. Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
#thaisilk #thaicraft #thaiart #ลิซ่า #LALISA #lisa

Lisa in Thai Style 🔥🔥🔥 #ลิซ่า

Lisa in Thai Style 🔥🔥🔥
#ลิซ่า #LALISA #lisa #thaisilk

Thai-style embroidery (ผ้าปัก) is a cr

Thai-style embroidery (ผ้าปัก) is a craft that originated in the royal court. Today, pictorial embroidery often depicts subjects from literature or nature, and requires great skill and tremendous attention to detail. Expert embroiderers can create extremely realistic effects by playing on the silk thread’s sheen and careful shading using, for example, as many as five shades of green to delineate a leaf. A large, intricate piece of embroidery can require many embroiderers working full-time for months to execute. The largest embroidery project undertaken to date took more than 120 skilled artists two years to complete. Portraying scenes from Thai history and folklore, this masterpiece was created for an exhibition at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall in Bangkok, which commemorated two special occasions: the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession to the throne in 2006, and His 80th birthday in 2007.
Read "Thai-Style Embroidery" at
https://www.thailandfoundation.or.th/culture_heritage/thai-style-embroidery/
Photo cr. Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
#thaisilk #embroidery #thaicraft #thaiart #thairoyal #queensirikit #thaiembroidery

The term "phrae wa" (แพรวา) denotes a sh

The term "phrae wa" (แพรวา) denotes a shoulder cloth of elaborately patterned silk brocade, traditionally with a deep red ground. The typical size of a phrae wa is two meters in length and 45 centimeters in in width. It is woven and worn by women of the Phu Thai community- an ethnic group originally from China, who migrated to the Mekong region of Laos and Northeastern Thailand. Phu Thai woman are taught the art of phrae wa weaving from young age. The cloth holds a significant cultural value and is often worn on special occasions, such as Buddhist celebrations.
Today, phrae wa is hailed as the “Queen of Thai Silk” due to its intricate patterns, vibrant colors, shinning texture, and unyielding beauty.
Read "Phrae Wa – The Queen of Thai Silk: at
https://www.thailandfoundation.or.th/culture_heritage/phrae-wa-the-queen-of-thai-silk/
Photo cr. Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
#phraewa #phraewasilk #thaisilk #thaitextiles #queensirikit

Smooth, Luxurious, Delicate........... Find out ho

Smooth, Luxurious, Delicate........... Find out how Thai Silk is made!
(Hint: They're all handcrafted 👌)
https://www.thailandfoundation.or.th/culture_heritage/the-making-of-thai-silk/
#thaisilk #textiles #silk #thaitextiles #queensirikit
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40 Thai Street Food Recipes as Recommended by CNN

40 Thai Street Food Recipes as Recommended by CNN (TEASER)
The "40 Thai Street Food Recipes as Recommended by CNN" was launched in 2018 by Thailand Foundation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thai Beverage Plc, Chang, and ONE BANGKOK. The series presents easy recipes for 40 iconic Thai street food dishes recommend in a 2017 article by CNN.
Thailand Foundation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thai Beverage Plc, Chang, and ONE BANGKOK wish you all a delicious experience in your Thai food adventures!
#thaifood #thaicuisine #streetfood #thairecipes #thaistreetfood #cookingshow #cookthai #thaifoodshow

Motto: Connecting People Through Goodwill and Frie

Motto: Connecting People Through Goodwill and Friendship
Thailand Foundation promotes mutual understanding and cooperation between Thailand and the rest of the world. Through our efforts, we hope to foster synergy and friendship across the globe.
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Introducing Thailand Foundation’s New Logo: Wat

The central Prang of Wat Arun was once among the t

The central Prang of Wat Arun was once among the tallest structures in Bangkok.
Travelers would look to the spire as a direction to the city. For foreign travelers, sailing up the Chao Phraya River from the sea, the sight of the temple ushered the feeling of having truly arrived at the heart of the Kingdom.
Today, Wat Arun stands as an iconic tourist spot, welcoming all visitors to the Land of Smiles.

Big Reveal Coming Next!
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