Lifted Fabric
Lifted fabric is made using a weaving process involving two groups of yarns. One group is used for the base fabric, while the other is used for creating intricate embossed patterns. Traditionally, porcupine quills or other pointed materials are used to lift warp threads to create desired patterns (similar to the Khit pattern). Then, threads like silk, silver, or gold are woven in to create the raised designs, alternating with the base fabric's weft. Modern advancements have replaced pointed tools with Takolai (Takadok), making the weaving process faster. Historically, lifted fabric was highly praised and favored by the upper class due to its unique beauty, featuring belly, ring, and intricate patterns.
Large Lifted Fabric
Large lifted fabric without a ring pattern refers to fabric with a belly and a complete head and tail design. The fabric width is no less than 1 meter, with a length of 2.2 meters. The length of each side ranges from 50 to 56 centimeters. Large fabric with a ring pattern features a belly and ring patterns at both the top and bottom of the cloth, measuring at least 1 meter in width and 2.2 meters in length. The ring width may vary, including small rings (5 inches wide) and large rings (7 inches wide).
Small Lifted Fabric
Small lifted fabric refers to fabric that includes a complete pattern throughout, with a width of at least 1 meter and a length between 1.8 to 2 meters. In some cases, small fabrics include both the pattern and base together in a set, with a total length of 4.2 meters. The raised design on this fabric often features intricate detailing, with a width of at least 12 centimeters. Famous regions for weaving lifted fabric include Lamphun, Surin, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phrae, and Ayutthaya.
Summary
Lifted fabric is a beautiful and intricate textile known for its embossed patterns, created using an additional group of yarns woven with base threads. Historically favored by upper-class people, it features unique belly and ring patterns, and varies in size and complexity. This fabric is produced in several famous regions across Thailand.
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Source: Chaloem Rajapastra
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