By Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
a multi-media experience that examines the creation of the SUPPORT Foundation and how it has helped save and promote Thai village textile traditions and provided many Thai women with new skills and an important source of income
For the love of Her People: Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Creates the SUPPORT FoundationQueen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
As a result of Their travels around rural Thailand, begun in 1955, Their Majesties came to appreciate how difficult it was for farmers to support themselves, especially in the face of natural disasters.
Ban Phon: Phrae Waa (2010) by Anak NavarajQueen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Her Majesty determined that weaving could provide a crucial secondary source of income for women and would also insure the survival of Thailand’s unique textile heritage.
For the love of Her People: Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Creates the SUPPORT Foundation (2012)Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
This multi-media exhibition tells the story of Her Majesty's ceaseless efforts to establish and expand SUPPORT, which has helped save and promote Thai village textile traditions and provided Thai weavers with training, encouragement, materials, and a ready market.
Mat Mii
From Mulberry trees to cloth, Keeping a Silk-Weaving Tradition Alive
Daytime Ensemble (Brown) (ประมาณ พ.ศ.๒๕๒๘) by BhaQueen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Khit Brocade Technique of the Northeast
Her Majesty Suggests Modernizing Khit by Repeating its Narrow Bands to Create a Wider Fabric
Chok
Phaa Chok: Traditional Brocade Technique at Tai-Yuan Community, Her Majesty Helps Preserves a Northern Weaving Style in Central of Thailand
Dressing Gown (Blue) (1990) by PichitaQueen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Embroidery : New life for an Old Craft
Her Majesty's Revival of Court-Style Embroidery Provides an Income for Victims of Unrest in the South
Length of Cloth
(Metal-thread Brocade)
Her Majesty Encourages SUPPORT to revive Phaa Yok Weaving in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Evening Jacket (purple) (1992/1994) by Pierre BalmainQueen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Beettle-Wing a Gift to Her Majesty from the people of Isan
Her Majesty encourages the Revival of Beetle Wing Embroidery under SUPPORT
Shoes (Green) (1980) by René ManciniQueen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Silk ikat (mat mii) with beetle wing, metallic thread, and bead embroidery.
Shoes embroidered with beetle wings, metallic thread, and beads to match an evening dress belonging to Her Majesty,1980s.
Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles Staff
Advisors:
Mr. Kullawit Laosuksri, Mr. Boonchai Thongcharoenbourngam, Mr. Paothong Thongchua, Mrs. Mayuri Veraprasert, Mr. Weeradhamma Taragoonngernthai, Mr. Sappasit Foongfuangchaveng, Mr. Anucha Thirakanont
Lead Consultants:
Ms. Melissa Leveton, Ms. Dale Carolyn Gluckman, Ms. Julia M. Brennan
Gallery and Facilities Design and Fabrication:
Ms. Nita Yuvaboon, Imrey Culbert LP, Tillotson Design Associates, MGMT design, Innovision, Goppion S.p.A, Royal Goldsmith, Final Cut, Ovation Studio, Plan Motif Vichai Trading(1986)
Photography:
Mr.Anak Navaraj, Mr. Nat Prakobsantisuk
Special Thanks to:
Office of His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary, Bureau of the Royal Household, Office of Her Majesty's Private Secretary, Office of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Personal Affairs Division, Supplementary Occupations Programme Division, The SUPPORT Foundation, Sirikit Institute, The Crown Property Bureau
Sponsors:
Krungthai Bank
Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd,
The Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand
Mr.Charoen and Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi
Mr. Somsak and Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul
