{"id":1470,"date":"2021-08-23T17:15:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T10:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/?post_type=culture_heritage&#038;p=1470"},"modified":"2025-04-28T03:16:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T20:16:41","slug":"phrae-wa-the-queen-of-thai-silk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/th\/phrae-wa-the-queen-of-thai-silk\/","title":{"rendered":"Phrae Wa &#8211; The Queen of Thai Silk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/\u0e1c\u0e49\u0e32\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e23-\u0e41\u0e19\u0e27\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19-\u0e21\u0e35\u0e04\u0e33.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/\u0e1c\u0e49\u0e32\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e23-\u0e41\u0e19\u0e27\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19-\u0e21\u0e35\u0e04\u0e33.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/\u0e1c\u0e49\u0e32\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e23-\u0e41\u0e19\u0e27\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19-\u0e21\u0e35\u0e04\u0e33-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/\u0e1c\u0e49\u0e32\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e23-\u0e41\u0e19\u0e27\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19-\u0e21\u0e35\u0e04\u0e33-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The term <em>phrae wa<\/em> (\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e27\u0e32) denotes a shoulder cloth of elaborately patterned silk brocade, traditionally with a deep red ground. The typical size of a <em>phrae wa<\/em> 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 <em>phrae wa<\/em> weaving from young age. The cloth holds a significant cultural value and is often worn on special occasions, such as Buddhist celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Today, <em>phrae wa<\/em> is hailed as the \u201cQueen of Thai Silk\u201d due to its intricate patterns, vibrant colors, shinning texture, and unyielding beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Composition<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">A piece of <em>phrae wa<\/em> typically consist of three parts:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1479 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_03-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_03-1.png 2000w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_03-1-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_03-1-1024x191.png 1024w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_03-1-768x143.png 768w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_03-1-1536x286.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>[cr. Queen \u00a0Sirikit of Museum Textiles]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><em>\u00a0Lai Lak<\/em> (\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e31\u0e01)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><em>Lai laks<\/em> are the large portions that feature most prominently on the cloth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1482 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lai-lak-191x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lai-lak-191x300.png 191w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lai-lak-651x1024.png 651w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lai-lak.png 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Traditional <em>lai lak<\/em> patterns include <em>lai lak<\/em> (\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e19\u0e32\u0e04) or serpent patte<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">rn, <em>lai phan maha<\/em> (\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e1e\u0e31\u0e19\u0e18\u0e38\u0e4c\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e32) or great pattern, and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><em>dok sa<\/em> (\u0e14\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e2a\u0e32) or paper mulberry flower pattern, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><em>Lai Khan<\/em> (\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e04\u0e31\u0e48\u0e19)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><em>Lai khans<\/em>, literally separating patterns, are positioned between <em>lai laks<\/em>, hence<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">the name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1481 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lai-khan-191x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lai-khan-191x300.png 191w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lai-khan.png 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Traditional patterns for <\/span><em style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">lai khan<\/em><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"> includes <\/span><em style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">lai ta gai<\/em><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"> (\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e15\u0e32\u0e44\u0e01\u0e48) or chicken eye pattern and <\/span><em style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">lai ngu loi<\/em><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"> (\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e07\u0e39\u0e25\u0e2d\u0e22) or floating snake pattern, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><em>Lai Chor Plai Cherng (\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e1b\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e34\u0e07)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><em>Lai chor plai cherngs<\/em> are patterns placed at the opposite ends of the cloth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1480 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lai-chor-194x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lai-chor-194x300.png 194w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lai-chor.png 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Traditional <em>lai chor plai cherng<\/em> patterns include <em>lai dok bua noi<\/em> (\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e14\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e27\u0e19\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e22) or small lotus pattern and <em>lai bai boon noi <\/em>(\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e43\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e38\u0e48\u0e19\u0e19\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e22) or small boon leaf pattern, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Cultural Significance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Phu Thai woman are proud of their weaving skills. Training begins at a young age, leading to a lifetime of mastering and improving the craft. <em>Phrae wa<\/em> is considered the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance of Phu Thai textiles due to its outstanding beauty and the high level of skills required to produce it. Experienced weavers are able to create pieces of cloth than runs on and on without repeating a single <em>lai lak <\/em>pattern. During important festivities, the women don their own handcrafted <em>phrae wa<\/em> as a way to show off their skills and express pride in their heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/937aff3b3ce6be6bb2edfb42c5dea18b02be9230b94a1a127a998a678cda5306.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1140\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/937aff3b3ce6be6bb2edfb42c5dea18b02be9230b94a1a127a998a678cda5306.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/937aff3b3ce6be6bb2edfb42c5dea18b02be9230b94a1a127a998a678cda5306-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/937aff3b3ce6be6bb2edfb42c5dea18b02be9230b94a1a127a998a678cda5306-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/937aff3b3ce6be6bb2edfb42c5dea18b02be9230b94a1a127a998a678cda5306-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Phu Tai ladies with <em>phrae wa<\/em> cloth\u00a0 [cr. Lankum Design]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Aside from well-known patterns, each family also possess their own set of designs, which are woven on to the <em>pha saew<\/em> (\u0e1c\u0e49\u0e32\u0e41\u0e2a\u0e48\u0e27) \u2013 a rectangular cloth displaying heirloom motifs. The <em>pha saew<\/em> is closely guarded within the family and is used as a weaving template for women within the household. It is passed on from mother to daughter when the daughter gets married and sets off to start a new family. Each generation of weavers preserve the legacy of their foremothers, while adding new creations to their familial collection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_9624-e1564247124499-1024x448-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_9624-e1564247124499-1024x448-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_9624-e1564247124499-1024x448-1-300x131.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_9624-e1564247124499-1024x448-1-768x336.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pha saew [cr. Kalasin University]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Revival and Preservation <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother (then Queen Consort) was introduced to <em>phrae wa<\/em> in 1977, during a visit to Kalasin province in Northeastern Thailand. A group of Phu Tai women from Ban Phon, led by Mrs. Khammai Yokhasing, came to greet Her. They were all dressed in traditional Phu Thai style: long-sleeved black blouses under striking, dark red, elaborately patterned <em>phrae wa<\/em> shoulder cloths. It is common practice for people to lay pieces of cloths on the ground for visiting royals to step on. The cloths are then taken home as a form of memorabilia and talisman. When the Phu Tai women lay their shoulder cloths on the ground, however, Her Majesty was so taken by its beauty that she refused to step on it. Instead, she immediately recruited some of the women to weave <em>phrae wa<\/em> for sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1474 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/praewa2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/praewa2.png 500w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/praewa2-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Queen Sirikit with a local [cr. Kalasin Province Official Website]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">A small weaving group was set up at the community under the support of Her Majesty\u2019s SUPPORT Foundation. Since then, the group has grown to more than 400 members. Older weavers pass their skills on to younger ones to ensure that this brocade technique is preserved. Most weave as a sideline, but it is the primary occupation for some. The Queen mother would also go on to hire fashion designers to produce dresses out of the shoulder cloths she had purchased from locals. This act helped introduce <em>phrae wa<\/em> to the global market and elevate the craft from its role as a traditional shoulder cloth to a versatile fashion material. Within the country, the beauty of <em>phra wa<\/em> became known to people from all the regions, leading to its recognition as the \u201cQueen of Thai Silk\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DD265BEF10E0424D9BB0B776AB8B8931.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DD265BEF10E0424D9BB0B776AB8B8931.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DD265BEF10E0424D9BB0B776AB8B8931-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: center;\">[cr. Post Today]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Today, with the help from the SUPPORT Foundation, <em>phrae wa<\/em> has moved beyond its traditional color scheme and narrow width to enhance its appeal to the fashion and interior design markets. Weavers continue to preserve and advance their craft, bringing income and pride to many Phu Tai communities in Northeastern Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1475 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_02-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_02-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_02-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_02-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_02-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Phrae-wa_02.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">*This article was created with special help from the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">References:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><em>For the Love of Her People Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Creates the SUPPORT Foundation<\/em> by the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Komarakul Na Nakhon, Thakoon \u201c[\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e27\u0e32&#8230;\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e49\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e22\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e1c\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2a\u0e30\u0e17\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e15\u0e19].\u201d <em>Watthanatham Journal: Department of Cultural Promotion<\/em>, yr. 56, no. 4, October \u2013 December. 2018, pp. 30 \u2013 37. Retrieved April 1, 2021. Link: http:\/\/magazine.culture.go.th\/2018\/1\/mobile\/index.html#p=36 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Boontiang, Suchanart &#8220;Pa Saew: Original of Design on Prae-wa&#8221; <em>Prae-wa Kalasin Journal of Kalasin University<\/em> (2015): 125-162.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The term phrae wa (\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e27\u0e32) 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. 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