Exquisite Steps To Make Brocade Plates

The production process of traditional brocade items by Thai women goes through many stages. The first is planting, tending, and harvesting cotton. The cotton balls are separated, then used to turn the cotton fibers loose and fine, into a rough form. This operation is often referred to as a "one-handed musician".

• The finished cotton is put into the rolling tool to create a bond between the cotton fibers

• After rolling, cotton is crumpled into small handfuls, and then people use tools to pull it into long fibers. This operation requires dexterity and dexterity of the hands, otherwise, the cotton yarn will be broken or the size is uneven

• The cotton yarn is finished spinning, then it is continued to be sent to the spinning distance to spin cotton into thread. When turning away, the hand must be evenly, rhythmically between the spinning hand and the far handwheel, only being hunted evenly, the new yarn is tough to easily weave into fabric. The yarn is then rolled into large rolls

• To make the cloth colorful, before weaving, people go to the forest to find some plants to cook until the water has color, then dip the yarn in water for about 30 minutes, then dry it. Each type of tree has a color, in order to have many colors, women often use different types of plants or mix them to mix colors according to folk experience.

• The yarn is soaked in color and dried, ensuring its firmness, toughness, durability, and strength, and will be attached to the loom to weave the fabrics according to the wishes of the weavers. The weaving process also requires the dexterity of the hands, the rhythm of the feet, and the subtlety of the eyes to make products with smooth lines, harmonious colors, and sophisticated patterns.