Woven Cloth
Pha Yok Dok is a fabric made by alternating different amounts of yarn to create a textured effect, similar to Pha Yok Thong and Pha Yok Lamphun, or Pha Chok. However, the raised patterns are created by alternating weaving steps, resulting in a continuous block pattern throughout the piece.
Pha Yok Dok may be woven with silk and cotton threads of the same color as the warp threads or with alternating colors, but the weft lines remain consistent throughout unless specially designed otherwise. This weaving method enhances plain fabric, making it more valuable as a handcrafted piece.
When Thai artisans mastered weaving, they incorporated advanced techniques by alternating weaving steps and leveraging traditional weaving tools to create complex patterns. Weaving brocade requires expertise and an understanding of how to continuously lift and alternate patterns. Watching a skilled weaver in action is like seeing a technician play the piano—each step and motion leading to a beautiful piece of fabric.
Well-known brocade fabrics include Ratchawat cloth, also known as Ko Yo cloth, and Na Muen Sri fabric from Trang Province. These fabrics stand out for their intricate patterns. Originally featuring a single design, they have since evolved to contain up to nine distinct patterns on a single piece, often with alternating colors, adding further complexity and visual appeal to the fabric.
Thank You Source:
- Book: Weave Thread is Saisin
- Woven Cloth
- Thai Textile: Top 10, Page 90
For those interested in purchasing silk fabric for luxury dresses, please visit www.silkket.com. Our shop offers plain silk fabric, Mudmee pattern silk, local silk, and national silk in many different shades and patterns, all meticulously crafted by expert technicians.
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