Brocaded Thai silk is a weave that gives the fabric an embossed or raised quality. The fabric is not at all smooth, but is raised in a manner that creates a pattern in and of itself. Weaving brocaded silk requires the most expertise and patience of all the various silk weaves. A “sarong bolt” of quality brocaded Thai silk may take a weaver up to a month to produce. Lamphun silk brocade has been the unique cultural heritage. It is a result of an intricate weaving process that requires…
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