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Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village, Surin, Thailand

Recently, we explored Isan Region in NorthEast Thailand. For this trip we covered Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Buriram province. Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village in Surin was our first destination. As you can see now, I’m wearing Royal Thai Silk or Ancient Yok Thong Silk handmade which cost about 2 Million Baht about USD59k. 

Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village Surin, Surin, Thailand, Explore Isan, Amazing New Chapters, Tourism Thailand, Travel
Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village, Surin, Thailand 

The artisans of Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village in Tambon Tha Sawang, Surin are famous for producing high quality silks in ancient style for the royal families and occasions. It originated from the initiation of art and handicrafts of the Yokthong Silk Weaving Group, “Chansoma”, which is a group that has preserved and restored the high-class weaving of the ancient Thai royal court.

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The families in this region have done for centuries. Silk woven here is produced from very fine thread of silk, dyed naturally, and woven with delicate pattern from the past. The village produces also an elegant ancient style cloth called “Pha Yok Thong”, which is woven from pure silver line and golden coloured silk.

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With the technical complexity of this weaving, only 4 to 5 centimetres of fabric work can be produced per day. A piece of Royal Thai Silk will take about months to complete. 

Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village Surin, Surin, Thailand, Explore Isan, Amazing New Chapters, Tourism Thailand, Travel
Authentic Royal Thai Silk Weaving at Ban Tha Sawang Silk Village

The soil in that area has to be dug into a hole 2 to 3 metres deep to accommodate the length of the heddle hanging from the loom to be organised and allow people to stand in the pit to insert the heddle. Due to the large number of heddles, 4 to 5 weavers are required and 2 to 3 people helping to lift the heddle, one person to insert the heddle, and one weaver. 

Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village Surin, Surin, Thailand, Explore Isan, Amazing New Chapters, Tourism Thailand, Travel

The villagers of Ban Tha Sawang gathered to weave cloth with beautiful, intricate patterned designs that have a combination of royal weaving patterns and folk weaving techniques until becoming a woven fabric that is wonderfully attractive and famous all over the world. 

Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village Surin, Surin, Thailand, Explore Isan, Amazing New Chapters, Tourism Thailand, Travel

Visit Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village in Surin if you want know more and learn about Royal Thai Silk ancient weaving, the process, and equipment that they use. 

Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village Surin, Surin, Thailand, Explore Isan, Amazing New Chapters, Tourism Thailand, Travel
Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village, Surin, Thailand 

Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village

Address: 23 หมู่ 1 บ้านท่าสว่าง, ตำบลท่าสว่าง อำเภอเมือง จังหวัดสุรินทร์, 32000 Thailand

Tambon Tha Sawang, Surin, Northeast Thailand

Contact: +66 84 962 3439

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2 comments:

  1. Lawa lah kain yg kelly pakai tu.. 😍

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    1. Thanks, one piece of handmade Thai Silk cost about 2 Million Baht

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