The topic of 'Thai silk' is not new. This local wisdom and neglected masterpiece has been revitalized for over half a century, since 1970, when His Majesty visited the Northeastern region, which was hit by a major flood. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, has given a royal command to promote Thai silk weaving, which led to the creation of a project to promote the profession and generate income. to the people widely throughout the country under the Support Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques until today

            She also spread the beauty of Thai silk and handicrafts to the world. Fabrics derived from local wisdom were transformed into exquisite royal clothing. In 1962, she was voted one of the most beautifully dressed women in the world. Among the world's top 10 women's fashion designers, Her Royal Highness has brought the beauty of Thai fabrics to the wider society and made them widely worn.

            To continue the royal initiative of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, who revived Thai fabric, she has devoted her body, wisdom, and personal wealth to returning Thai fabric to Thai society. On June 9, 2020, the Community Development Department, Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the National Council of Women of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen, organized the project 'Preserving and Conserving the Art of Thai Local Textiles'. Maintained in the country', in the Cabinet meeting, the Cabinet approved measures to promote and support the use and wearing of Thai fabrics at least 2 days per week.

            From this policy, there has been a growing trend of wearing Thai fabrics. There are woven fabric contests for each province. Awarding honors to those who inherit the wisdom of Thai fabrics, including a fashion show of Thai fabrics that have been tailored to fit the times, making Thai fabrics stylish for everyday wear.

                                               Information: Hello Magazine, "9 Royal Duties of Her Majesty the Queen Mother," embracing the people for sustainability.

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