Distinctive Textiles

The Tai Yai women. The Tai Yai women.
Over a century ago, the Tai Yai women liked to wear floor-length wrapped skirts woven with the tapestry weave technique, wrapped to one side and allowed to drag on the floor. Over their bodice of wound cloth, they wore a flowing, long-sleeved outer garment that was left open at the front. The bun was their favoured hairstyle and rubies, sapphires and pearls were fashioned into jewelry to complete the traditional costume.

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