Weaving Identities: Clothing in the Siamese Court
Explore how traditional Thai clothing from different regions reflected cultural identity and shaped fashion in the Siamese Court.
The Identity of Lanna People in the Siamese Court (1867/1910) by The National Archives of ThailandThe Office of Arts and Culture, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
The Identity of Lanna People in the Siamese Court
Lanna clothing, with its intricate weaving patterns, was more than just fashion. It represented a community's cultural heritage and was a testament to their unique way of life, even in the Siamese court.
The Malay Identity
The clothing in the Southern culture had combination of various cultures because it was an important port in the Malay Peninsula such as Pha Juantani which was made by the Mudmee method. The weaving of Phayok-style fabric of Nakhon Si Thammarat was like the Pha Kit style.
The Replica of Malay Lady in the Siamese Court
Chao Jom Tonku Subia of King Rama the IV was the Head of the Sultanate of Riau-Lingga. She was the first and only Muslim who served as an inner-court official. She wore a sleeved shirt covering her neck with a cloth wrapping around her chest and wore a sarong.
The Lanna Identity
The clothing in the Lanna culture indicated their uniqueness of the patterns on the fabric, especially the Sin long skirts woven by silver and golden threads. There was an opportunity to experience the beauty of these fabrics in the reign of King Rama V.
The Replica of Lanna ladies in the in the Siamese Court
The clothing in the Lanna culture indicated their uniqueness of the patterns on the fabric, especially the Sin long skirts woven by silver and golden threads. There was an opportunity to experience the beauty of these fabrics in the reign of King Rama V.
The Isan (Northeastern) Identity
The clothing in the Isan culture was usually woven to use in a family. There were both simple weaving for an everyday sarong and advanced technique weaving called Mudmee. When the Isan ladies came to the Inner Court, they usually brought the Isan sarongs with them.
The Replica of Clothing for Isan Lady in the Siamese Court
Princess Bunjirathon Juthatuch was from the Northeastern region. When she was under the patronage of H.H. Princess Saisavali Bhiromya, she dressed up like a high-class Isan person with a golden silk sarong. She wore a shirt with lace and had her hair decorated with fresh flower.
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