Khit
Khit (also Khid, Thai ผ้า ขิ ต ) is a woven fabric that is produced in certain areas in the northeast region ( Isan ) of Thailand .
Craft
The weaving of khit ( ทอ ผ้า ขิ ต ) is done by hand with traditional looms , with which colored fabrics - mostly in red, purple or dark green - are produced. More than 70 geometric patterns and figures are used as a contrast to the colored background and are usually kept darker so that they seem to float above the background. Figures such as fish, elephants, and turtles are also used as patterns that have specific traditional names.
While Khit represents the typical weaving tradition in Issan, in is central Thailand the Chokstoff woven. Other weaves are Mudmee and Yok .
In the past, khit was used for traditional household clothes, but also for pillows and sheets. In ancient times it was the custom for girls to learn how to make khit and to make some beautiful pieces for their future household before they could get married. Today khit dresses can only be seen during ceremonies or on folkloric occasions.
present
Today khit is produced in the provinces of Chaiyaphum , Udon Thani and Yasothon , but also in Amnat Charoen , Kalasin , Mukdahan , Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani .
Khit weaving has been saved from oblivion with the help of Queen Sirikit , who encouraged villagers to keep their traditions and sell their products through tourism-oriented marketing organizations. One of the most important products is the khit pillow, which has a pattern of the traditional khit fabric.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Ninnart - Thai Textiles in Modern Society (in English, last accessed on January 16, 2010).
- ↑ Example of a khit pillow - product of the OTOP promotion from the province of Amnat Charoen (in Thai)