Manasnan Benjarongchinda is a reminder of the glorious past of Ban Krua Nua, when the historical Muslim community in the centre of Bangkok was full of vibrant silk. The 76-year-old man has seen much ...

Three samples of silk taffeta dress goods; National Silk Dyeing Co., 1915. Yarn is skein-dyed; warp-faced plain weave taffeta. Used for dress goods. 36" wide; Colors of samples: Corn (yellow), Silver, ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Skein of dyed artificial silk ...

TIRUPPUR: In an innovative move, a private school teacher from Tiruppur city has made it possible to naturally dye handloom silk sarees. The 34-year-old teacher, R Gladys Alex, perfected her skills by ...

In a former dairy barn outside of Gap, Winona Quigley hangs a rainbow of yarn bundles, each color rooted in plants. The palette expands in the dye house, where avocado pits turn T-shirts pink, flower ...

From breeding silkworms and spinning yarn to dyeing and weaving fabric, a silk factory reveals all to visitors. Pham Van Cuong was born and raised in Dong Anh District, Hanoi. His house is situated on ...

In business, being authentic is often identified with being able to carve out a niche for oneself; in a small silk spinning village in the northeastern province of Surin, locals have learned just that ...

SINGAPORE – As a child, Ms Jean Toh learnt sewing at her grandmother’s knee. “I like being able to see whatever I am making come to fruition. And it is therapeutic as well. When you’re working with ...