Phraewa Kalasin

Thai people in the northeast region With the ability to weave finely and beautifully. The famous Thai cloth is Phrae Wa, which the Thai people wear around their shoulders, like a shawl, which Thai women use on special occasions such as traditional merit festivals. Or an important ceremony

"Praewwa" means a weave that is 1 meter long. Originally, it emphasized the red tones obtained from dyestuff. Or the core of the Fang plant through the litchi and mudmee alternating yarns Patterned with loom To have beautiful, colorful patterns

Thai people like to weave with satin. Which is a small cloth Square or rectangle shape But if folded in half Will be a square Popular fabric woven by means of Like the silk fabric

But over time Ready-made garments from the market and modernity come to the community. Resulting in the weaving of household fabrics for use began to decrease to almost disappear

When His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej And Queen Sirikit His Majesty the Queen during the 9th reign came to Ban Phon. Kham Muang District in the year 1977, the 9th reign was reassigned to revive the ancient silk weave. Received patronage of Phrae Wa silk products in the Queen Sirikit Arts and Crafts Foundation The queen By suggesting the development of patterns, sizes and colors to meet the market demand Can be cut and applied to modern clothing

Center of Excellence in Praewwa Local Textile, Kalasin Kalasin University Be a part of inheriting the intention by supporting, promoting, and continuing the conservation of Praewa Silk in Kalasin to remain the identity of the Thai Kalasin people. Which is beautiful and famous in the world forever