The ancient manner of ways people can look at oneself were in a form of shadow on the still water, then on the reflective surfaces of several shining minerals. The mirroring plate itself may not be as convenient to use, the handle for this tool was then introduced. The historical Thai term for mirror is […]
“Kab-Kum’ is a ceremonial attire of the royalties of the Mandalay Dynasty (nowadays Myanmar). The attire was also being used as a contribution to the royal families of the colonies. The gifting of Kab-Kum is not merely the cultural distribution but the symbol of power and unity over the territories under the colonies. Kab-Kum attire […]
Klum Pak or Klum Pid – refers to the funnel-shaped hood with the tuft attached to its tip. The hood is made of embroidered fabric to cover the ‘Pan’- a tray with a pedestal that contains the royal possessions. The size of the hood can be varied by the tray or the usuade. Klum Pak […]
Record revealed in the royal law in regards the bottom-wear of the royalties to which brought attention to the study of historical attire and garment in Siamese era was the phrase ‘ขนองกั้นเกนสนับเพลา (Ka-Nong-Kan-Ken-Sanub-Plaw), the literal words themselves are not to have any understandable meaning, hence the need to decode each of the words and the […]
A royal court gown, ever since the Ayutthaya dynasty until Rathanakhosin, has been considered as the exclusive item of clothings. It was either worn on the occasion of royal Investiture or granted by the monarch to the royalties, aristocrats, or high-ranking officials. Hence the gown is representing the status and the prestige of those who […]