While visiting Pattaya you should not forget about Thai silk. Thai Silk is very famous and looks very gorgeous. There are different grades such as lightweight, heavyweight and medium weight. The weight of the silk depends upon the number of thread used in it. Generally single thread of silk is used in woven lightweight silks. These lightweight silk is used in making men’s shirts, ladies blouses and also summer clothes. Be careful while buying these clothes as you have to know proper measurement. Generally blouse and shirt combinations use 5.5 yards silk whereas shirt use only 2.5 yards.
Mudmee is a variety of hand woven Thai Silk. This is a special one. The rural women make this with intense finesse. This is an elegant piece of work that receives accolades from across the world. Women from Northeast Thailand have excelled in this work using the traditional method with old looms. Every piece of cloth is a unique creation depicting the stories of the weaver’s own emotion, thoughts and feelings. If you have some extra money to shop don’t forget to pick one.
Different properties of Thai Silk demand to name it as a luxury fiber. The silk has a usual luster. This is as strong as cotton but of course more elastic than linen and cotton. Thai silk absorb up to 1/3 of its weight when soaked in water. But the silk is not al all wet to touch. Some silks are woven along with polyester. A burn test will clear your doubt. After burning if the ash of the silk is powdery and meat smelling, it is pure silk but in case the ash is hard, the presence of polyester is evident.
Thai silks are present in different places in Pattaya. Pure silks are somewhat 300 Baht per yard. Pure silks are also perfect for making pillow covers, napkins, handkerchiefs, etc. if you are buying one maintain it properly. The silk should be washed with light detergent. The cloth should be slightly dried and then ironed. Ironing makes the piece wrinkle free. While in Pattaya go to a bigger silk shop to get numerous variety in design and shades.
Mudmee is a variety of hand woven Thai Silk. This is a special one. The rural women make this with intense finesse. This is an elegant piece of work that receives accolades from across the world. Women from Northeast Thailand have excelled in this work using the traditional method with old looms. Every piece of cloth is a unique creation depicting the stories of the weaver’s own emotion, thoughts and feelings. If you have some extra money to shop don’t forget to pick one.
Different properties of Thai Silk demand to name it as a luxury fiber. The silk has a usual luster. This is as strong as cotton but of course more elastic than linen and cotton. Thai silk absorb up to 1/3 of its weight when soaked in water. But the silk is not al all wet to touch. Some silks are woven along with polyester. A burn test will clear your doubt. After burning if the ash of the silk is powdery and meat smelling, it is pure silk but in case the ash is hard, the presence of polyester is evident.
Thai silks are present in different places in Pattaya. Pure silks are somewhat 300 Baht per yard. Pure silks are also perfect for making pillow covers, napkins, handkerchiefs, etc. if you are buying one maintain it properly. The silk should be washed with light detergent. The cloth should be slightly dried and then ironed. Ironing makes the piece wrinkle free. While in Pattaya go to a bigger silk shop to get numerous variety in design and shades.
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