TALK: Tai Ceremonial Textiles and Their Uses: Tai Yuan Textiles of Thailand

BY Dr. Linda S. McIntosh

DATE: July 21, 2011 / TIME: 1 pm - 3 pm

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Consulting Curator Dr. Linda S. McIntosh will discuss various types of
textiles produced by Tai Yuan weavers originating from northern and

central Thailand. The Tai Yuan is the most populous group of the

kingdom’s northern region, and Tai Yuan communities are found in

numerous provinces, including Chiang Mai, Phrae, Lampang, Uttaradit,

Saraburi, and Ratchaburi. The talk will briefly discuss the history of the

Tai Yuan, using textiles from The Collection and field photographs to

highlight the presentation.

* The event is free.

Dr. Linda S. McIntosh

linda.m@tillekeandgibbins.com

The Tilleke & Gibbins Auditorium

26th floor, Supalai Grand Tower

1011 Rama 3 Road

Bangkok, Thailand