The Unexpected Feeling: Natural Inspiration
‘Khit pattern’ fabric is a signature product of Ban Si Than in the Northeastern Thai province of Yasothon. This local handicraft is a clear reflection of the exquisiteness of Thai folk art. The process of making one piece of gracefully patterned fabric requires the craftsman’s patience and expertise in creating intricate motifs. To begin with, the artisan needs to make a natural dye from good quality bark. But the most challenging parts are the outlining and shaping of the motifs to be prominent, shiny reliefs on the fabric’s surface. In