Thai Textile Society is holding a day trip to experience various forms of fibre art in Hua Hin, on Saturday.
This old and well-established town in Prachuap Khiri Khan province has been home to the renowned Khomapastr factory, one of Thailand's first textile printing houses established in 1948 by His Royal Highness Prince Bovoradej and his wife Her Serene Highness Pajongchitr Kridakorn.
Participants will learn how the prince developed a passion for weaving and dyeing textiles while living in Saigon in the 1930s. He returned to Thailand following World War II and built with his wife a small weaving, dyeing and printing workshop in the sleepy resort town of Hua Hin that continues production to this day. Also, learn about the printing technique involved in creating these traditional Thai designs and shop at their store.
The trip will then visit the Ban Khao Tao Weaving and Handicraft Learning Centre that was established by Their Majesties King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit in 1964 to provide the fishermen and their families with extra income. The workshop has many weavers and there will be the opportunity to shop there as well.
The last stop will be Baanstraw where eco-friendly baskets, bags and other items are hand woven from various natural fibers. These high-quality and beautifully crafted products are sold in Thailand and abroad.
The fee is 2,000 baht (1,800 baht for members) including lunch at a popular seafood restaurant.
For reservations, email bkk.tts@gmail.com.
