Indigo Dyed Fabric / Hom Fabric

Indigo-dyed fabric, also known as "hom" fabric, is a popular type of cloth in Isaan and Northern Thai cultures. This fabric is easy to find, affordable, and is widely used by villagers in their daily lives due to its ease of care and versatility. The indigo tone is well-liked by people of all ages.

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Hom and Kram are different plants, but they share the characteristic of producing a blue color through fermentation. In Isaan culture, indigo is considered to have life, and preparing it for dyeing is like raising a child. It requires careful management of the fermentation ingredients and maintaining an appropriate temperature. If anything goes wrong, the color may be ruined. Indigo-dyed and naturally dyed fabrics have a special scent, believed to help maintain both physical and emotional balance for the wearer.

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Today, although indigo is also produced industrially for easier use, many communities in Sakon Nakhon and Phrae provinces still uphold the traditional wisdom of using natural indigo. They have developed fibers for dyeing, from hand-spun cotton to silk and other natural fibers. Weaving techniques have also evolved, incorporating raised patterns, and indigo-dyed fabric is now used for various products like bedding, furniture, curtains, and handbags.

For those interested in purchasing silk for luxury dresses, please visit www.silkket.com. Our shop offers a wide range of silk fabrics, including plain colors, Mudmee patterns, local, and national silks, crafted with precision by expert technicians.

We are dedicated to preserving this beautiful culture. For assistance, feel free to contact the Chap Mai store team via LineOA: @chobmai. Thank you for your interest, and we are happy to serve you.

Thank You Source:

• Book: Weave Thread
• Indigo Dyed Fabric / Hom Cloth
• Thai Textile: Top 10, Page 98