Textiles in the Hill Tribes of Thailand

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by Jaina Mishra, 11 June 2010  – Woven Souls. Textiles, costumes & dress codes have played an integral role as announcers of significant life events, in some cultures more than in others. As I began my travel in Northern Thailand among the hill tribes, I gradually became aware of the predominant … -> Textiles in the Hill Tribes of Thailand

Koraput Tribal Textiles

Jaina Mishra

It is fairly common to see textiles or garments created specially for important life events across all cultures and ethnicities. The most well known of these are pattern codes and color codes for weddings and mournings. All cultures have traditional materials associated uniquely with the various joys and tragedies of … -> Koraput Tribal Textiles