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Learn about the community way of life and culture at the Queen Sirikit Arts and Crafts Centre in Na Pho, Na Pho District, Buriram Province.
Buriram Province is a gateway to the east, known as the city of stone castles, volcanic land, beautiful silk, and rich culture, as the provincial motto of Buriram states.
Buriram province is renowned for its beautiful silk fabrics. Two villages, Ban Hua Saphan and Ban Na Pho, continue the tradition of silk weaving and offer visitors a chance to learn about the community's way of life and ancient culture.
I am Devil, the villain, took us to experience the way of life of the community village tourism, cultural mulberry planting, silk raising to OTOP at the Silk Tourism Village, Ban Hua Saphan Community, Ban Yang Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province.
I am Devil, the villain who will take you to learn about the community way of life, culture, and silk weaving at the Queen Sirikit Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Crafts in Ban Na Pho, Na Pho District, Buriram Province. Let's continue.
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Travel
There are two routes to reach Na Pho district:
- From Buriram city: Take Highway 2074 towards Phutthaisong district. At the Kring Kai intersection, go straight and follow the signs to Na Pho district.
- From Buriram Airport: Take Highway AH121 towards Phayakkhaphum Phisai district. At the Phayakkhaphum Phisai intersection, turn left onto Highway 202 towards Phutthaisong district. At the Kring Kai intersection, turn right and follow the signs to Na Pho district.
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I am Devil, the villain, who has arrived at the weaving mill of the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Arts of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, Ban Na Pho, located in Moo 1, Ban Na Pho, Na Pho Subdistrict, Na Pho District, Buriram Province.
There will be a shop selling OTOP products, including antique Thai silk, Thai silk, tie-dye silk, and modern silk. The shop is called "Pha Toomthong".
For inquiries, please contact
Sangdeuan Chanwan
119/4 Moo 1, Setthakit Road, Na Pho Subdistrict, Na Pho District, Buriram Province 31230
Phone numbers: 044-686044, 084-960-4291
The Queen Sirikit Special Arts and Crafts Centre at Na Pho Village is under the care of Mr. Prajuab Channoen.
Let's take a look at the silk-making process. First, we need to sort the mature cocoons into good and bad ones.
Silk reeling is a traditional method.
The purpose of boiling cocoons is to dissolve and soften the sericin glue, making it easier to extract the silk threads from the shell. The water used for boiling cocoons must be fresh, clear, clean, and have a neutral pH level. The water must also be changed when it becomes dark or dirty to control the color quality of the silk threads.
The silk is drawn out through the gaps in the wooden frame, resulting in consistent silk threads and preventing the cocoon from following the threads. The drawn silk passes through the warping beam and is threaded through a hanging pulley or a spinning wheel attached to the spinning pot. The silk threads are then pulled into a basket.
Air-dry the silk threads.
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Silk reeling
Silk degumming, also known as silk scouring, is the process of boiling and treating raw silk to remove the sericin, a natural gum that binds the silk fibers together. This process softens the silk and makes it more receptive to dyeing. Degummed silk has a white, lustrous, and soft appearance, and it readily absorbs dyes.
Noodle preparation or noodle stretching
The tool used for searching is called "Puer." The search will divide the silk threads into beams, each with the same number of threads except for the first and last beams, which will have half the number of threads as the others. The number of beams depends on the pattern of the silk.
The "Mi" or "Hong Mi" loom is a rectangular wooden frame, typically measuring 60-80 centimeters in width and 1.02 meters in length (corresponding to the width of the finished woven fabric).
The process of winding silk involves tying the prepared silk thread to the bottom of the silk reel and then winding it around the reel repeatedly. This is called "silk winding." Silk winding must be done from bottom to top or top to bottom until the desired number of rounds is reached. Each round is called a "child" or "stalk." If the silk is wound by tying the silk thread on the right side, it must be wound from left to right each time. The silk thread should be tied with a string at each child to prevent the silk from tangling or coming loose.
Tightly bundling, braiding, or twisting silk threads during the degumming process can hinder the even distribution of bleaching or dyeing agents. This unevenness leads to inconsistencies in the color and texture of the woven fabric, resulting in a non-uniform appearance. The tightly bundled silk threads may prevent the dye from penetrating evenly, leading to patches of lighter and stiffer silk fibers.
Warp counting is the process of counting the number of warp threads in a woven fabric according to the designed pattern. This is done to prepare for pattern tying and dyeing.
Tie-dyeing
The warp-tying tool, called "hong mat mi," is as wide as the width of the fabric being woven. The tool is used to tie the threads that have been wound to create the pattern.
Ikat weaving is a technique that creates patterns on fabric by binding groups of threads with a water-resistant material to prevent them from absorbing dye. The desired pattern is created by tying and dyeing the threads in a specific sequence. When the fabric is dyed, the tied areas remain their original color, while the unbound areas take on the color of the dye. This process can be repeated multiple times with different colors to create intricate patterns.
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Silk dyeing
Silk dyeing is a process that imparts various colors to silk fabric. It involves immersing pre-tied silk threads in boiling water containing dye.
After the tie-dyeing process is complete, the threads are removed from the tie-dyeing frame and the fabric is dyed. To avoid wasting dye, multiple pieces of fabric are dyed together. If the design requires multiple colors, the fabric is dyed multiple times. The areas where the fabric was tied with straw will become the patterns of the tie-dye fabric. Finally, the straw ropes are removed from the dyed fabric.
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Silk dyeing can be divided into two main categories: natural dyes and synthetic dyes.
Natural dyes are primarily derived from various plant parts, such as bark, leaves, fruits, stems, heartwood, and roots. The methods for preparing the dye solution and the dyeing process vary depending on the type of plant and the part used for dyeing.
Examples of natural materials include guava leaves, peka bark, rice leaves (green), mahogany (black), ngiu bark (light pink), and turmeric (yellow).
Synthetic dyes, also known as chemical dyes, are highly pure pigments that can be mixed to create a wide range of colors and adjust their intensity. The dyeing process is simple and convenient, resulting in vibrant and durable colors.
The yarn has been dyed to the desired color and is now being dried in preparation for the next step, which is to unravel the skein.
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Unraveling the skein involves carefully removing the straw rope that binds each skein using a thin knife or a handled razor blade. This process must be done with great care to avoid cutting the silk threads. Once the straw rope is removed, the intricate patterns of the skein become more visible and beautiful.
Noodling and straw spinning
This is the process of taking silk threads that have been dyed to the desired color, looping them around a frame, and then winding them around a spindle, which is called "kwak mi".
The **gong** is used to hold the **heart** and the **legs** (the wooden pieces used to hold the thread on both sides when weaving).
The tongs are used to remove noodles from the pot.
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This tool is used to spin silk from the cocoon to the bobbin to create a low path (rising line). It is used to push or spin two silk threads together, which is called "pushing the nest together", "pushing together", or "pushing together". If the silk is of different colors, it is called "pushing the silk together". It is also used to swing the silk. This step is to remove the knots, called "silk waste", from the silk thread and also to tighten the silk thread. It is used to make a warp (vertical line).
When reeling silk, it is crucial to avoid breaking the thread, as this will disrupt the desired pattern when weaving.
Once the silkworms have been spun, they will be spun into tubes.
Spinning the tube
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- Spinning the test tube: This is the most literal translation and could refer to a scientific experiment where a test tube is spun to mix its contents.
- Spinning the yarn: This is a metaphorical expression that could mean telling a story or making something up.
- Spinning the wheel: This could refer to a game of chance, such as roulette, where a wheel is spun to determine the outcome.
- Spinning the top: This could refer to a children's toy that is spun to make it stand upright.
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Spinning the Noodles: A Traditional Technique
The process of "spinning the noodles" involves taking the stretched and kneaded dough and "spinning" (twisting) it through a tube using a tool called a "nai." This technique, traditionally used in Thai cuisine, creates long, thin noodles with a unique texture.
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The tool used to spin the straw is called a "nai".
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Weaving
Villagers in Na Pho are weaving various types of fabrics, including scarves and shawls.
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A loom used for weaving silk is called a "khii phuun baan."
The loom frame consists of four posts with four heddles on each side, both top and bottom. Each post has a wooden brace attached to it in a traditional manner.
The reed, also known as a comb, has teeth that resemble a comb. It is used to insert the weft threads to keep them evenly spaced and to strike the weft threads to interweave them with the densely packed warp threads that form the fabric.
Heuk or Takor is a nylon string that is threaded through the warp threads to divide them into the desired groups. When the heuk or takor is lifted, it pulls the warp threads open, creating a space for the shuttle to be thrown through, allowing the weft threads to interweave with the warp threads. When inserting the warp threads, they must be inserted alternately, one thread at a time. A string is attached to the heuk or takor and suspended from the top of the loom frame, allowing it to be moved up and down. The bottom of the heuk or takor is attached to a treadle. To separate the warp threads and create a space for the weft thread, the treadle is pressed with the foot, causing the heuk or takor to move up and down, creating a space for the weft thread to be inserted.
The shuttle is used to hold the weft thread and propel it through the warp threads. It can be made from various materials, such as bamboo, hardwood, or plastic. The shuttle should be heavy enough to prevent it from flipping during the weaving process, smooth to avoid snagging the threads, and free of splinters. It is typically around 3 centimeters wide and 20 centimeters long, with a hole drilled through the center and slightly curved ends to facilitate threading through the warp threads.
Silk fabric woven according to the specified pattern, sent for sale to Suan Chitralada.
Weaving silk into a shawl
A special pattern sold exclusively at Chitralada Garden
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The Na Phoi Special Arts and Crafts Foundation has received numerous awards, including the first prize in the Creative Silk Contest in 2013.
The finished silk fabrics, which are produced by the Na Pho Handicrafts Promotion Foundation, include plain silk, tie-dye silk, and silk with modern designs. Silk with modern designs is the best-selling type.
The production of each silk fabric is a time-consuming process. The preparation and weaving stages alone can take several months.
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Let's take a look at the intricate patterns of silk fabric from the Queen Sirikit Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Crafts, Na Phothip.
Silk fabric with a "lost in the jungle" pattern
Silk fabric with a "S" pattern (S)
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Silk fabric with airline pattern
Silk fabric with butterfly pattern
Ancient silk ikat fabrics feature patterns inherited from ancestors, using traditional ikat tying and weaving techniques. The colors may be adjusted as desired.
This antique ikat silk fabric costs 20,000 baht.
The local fabric is a type of silk fabric with red stripes at the bottom, also known as "Pha Sin Tin Daeng".
Silk is not only available in plain woven form, but also in a variety of other styles.
A white loincloth.
Shawl
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OTOP Silk Products: "Pha Toomthong"
The OTOP silk product, "Pha Toomthong," is available at a physical store.
The best-selling local fabric is called "Mat Mi Mat Din Daeng" or "Sin Din Jok" silk, which costs 2,500 baht per piece.
The price of a silk ikat fabric is 2,500 baht per piece.
Smooth silk, which comes in two or four threads, I once bought for my mother, who bought four yards of it. It was enough to make a whole outfit, including a top and a skirt.
I often buy silk shirts like this for my father to wear at ceremonies or parties.
Silk Ikat fabrics are available in both shoulder wraps and scarves.
Following the footsteps of "I am Devil," the mischievous character, we embark on a journey to explore the community and culture of the Na Phoi community, nestled within the Queen Sirikit Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Crafts in Na Phoi Subdistrict, Na Phoi District, Buriram Province. Here, the residents' lives revolve around the art of silk weaving, a tradition passed down through generations. The intricate process of silk weaving begins with the extraction of silk from cocoons, followed by reeling, warping, dyeing, and finally, weaving. Each stage demands meticulous attention and time, culminating in the creation of exquisite silk fabrics. This immersive experience has unveiled the purpose and names of each tool used in the weaving process, highlighting the dedication and craftsmanship behind every piece of silk. The journey from cocoon to silk takes months, a testament to the intricate artistry and patience that imbue each fabric.
The Enduring Legacy of Silk Weaving in Na Phoi
Silk weaving in Na Phoi boasts a rich history, passed down through generations from ancestors to their descendants. This tradition is deeply ingrained in the community's identity and cultural heritage, making it an integral part of Na Phoi's essence. The exquisite silk produced in Na Phoi has garnered widespread recognition, establishing it as a renowned symbol of Buriram Province's cultural tapestry.
Let's shift our focus from sightseeing to cultural immersion, where we can learn about the community's way of life. It's more than what we see in the media; experiencing it firsthand allows us to truly grasp its essence.
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I would like to express my gratitude to Ms. Saengduan Jannoen, daughter of Mr. Prajuab Jannoen, for generously providing the venue for our silk weaving workshop.
Many thanks to the villagers of Ban Na Pho for showing us the silk-making process step by step and for sharing their knowledge.
I would like to express my gratitude to the Tourism and Sports Authority of Buriram Province for providing the route information for this review.
Thank you AVISThailand for the rental car, which made this trip much more convenient.
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Thank you for the information on silkworm rearing from the website >>>>> Department of Sericulture
The Phatoomthong Homestay is located within the grounds of the Na Pho Handicrafts Promotion Foundation. It offers a unique opportunity to experience traditional Thai life and culture. The homestay is run by a local family who are happy to share their knowledge and traditions with guests. Visitors can learn about the art of silk weaving, participate in traditional cooking classes, and explore the surrounding countryside. The Phatoomthong Homestay is a great option for travelers who want to experience authentic Thai hospitality.
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