Khao Tao: Cotton

"Hua Hin district, Prajuab Kirikhan province, central Thailand.
In 1963, H.M. Queen Sirikit's longstanding interest in textiles led to Her first craft initiative-a cotton-weaving project in Khao Tao intended to provide additional means of Support to the farming families there. The Historic picture shows His Majesty the King awarding gold medals to Khao Tao weavers in honor of their hard work. Cotton cloth is still produced in Khao Tao and those who received the medals cherish them to this day."
QSMT Photo 4.7-1