Sake Cloth
History
Saket Nakhon, now known as Roi Et, has been a prosperous city in the middle of the Isaan region for over 200 years. It is nourished by several rivers like the Chi River, Yang River, Nam Siew River, and Mun River, making its land fertile and suitable for agriculture. Most locals are involved in farming, along with mulberry growing and sericulture as supplementary occupations. The weaving culture has been passed down through generations and continues to this day.
Mudmee silk with Saketu pattern
Most silk found in Roi Et includes sarongs, plain cloths, and loincloths. Silk sarongs are traditionally worn on important occasions, such as Bun Phawet, Kathin ceremonies, and weddings. Mudmee silk is especially cherished for its beautiful, unique patterns, such as the Khor, Mak Jap, Naga Noi, Kong Eia, Khom Ha, Khom Jed, and Khom Kao patterns. Over time, these traditional patterns have been combined into what is now known as Sake cloth, representing the unity of the people of Roi Et.
Pattern and Weaving Process
Sake cloth is Mudmee silk consisting of five local patterns, each representing aspects of Roi Et culture:
Seven Lantern Pattern
The seven lanterns symbolize prosperity, abundance, and increased productivity for the people of Roi Et.
Naga Noi Pattern
This pattern symbolizes abundance and rainfall that brings prosperity to agriculture. The Naga Noi pattern is placed in the center of the design and separated by a background colored with Inthanilbok flowers (pink and purple).
Kong Eia Pattern
This pattern represents the water and its influence on the lifestyle and agricultural practices of Roi Et's people.
Mark-Chap Pattern
The Mark-Chap pattern, named after a type of plant, represents kindness and the impression left on visitors, making them want to return to Roi Et.
Support Pattern
The support pattern is a straight line of two rows, symbolizing honesty, determination, strength, and the enduring friendship of Roi Et's people.
These five patterns vary in size based on the weaving style. Roi Et Province has set specific standards for Sake fabric:
- Fabric Pattern: The pattern starts with the Seven Lantern, followed by the Noi Naga, Kong Eia, Pamphao, and Mak Chap patterns. The Noi Naga pattern must include 12 figures.
- Thickness: The standard uses 42-inch firewood.
- Fabric Color: The color of the Inthaninbok flower (pink-purple) is the official color of Roi Et. The dye must be of high quality to prevent fading.
- Spacing of the Pattern: Background pattern spacing is 1.5 centimeters.
- Standard Fabric Size: Width of 1 meter and length of 4 meters.
Uses
Sake cloth is used to sew clothing for auspicious events, especially for elders and relatives during wedding ceremonies, enhancing the traditional significance of the occasion.
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