Thai Silk - traditional, beautiful and timeless
by Pushpitha Wijesinghe
Bangkok is intermingling of something old and something new, between its mega malls and endless streets full of shopping avenues lay relics and powerful reminders of the past. Thailand is referred to as a 'land of smiles', and its capital is its powerhouse. Bangkok beckons people from all walks of life, and wallets of varying sizes. Known to be one of the most travelled to and most desired tourist destinations, Bangkok won't disappoint you.
Of the many wonderful things to appreciate about this nation in all her unrestrained glory is their world renowned Thai silk. The origins of silk itself was set to have come from China. Empress Si Ling Chi was seated under a Mulberry tree in her garden when a silkworm cocoon fell in to her tea cup, and while she was removing it, she noticed that fine strands of silk thread that unravelled as she pulled. Silk is known to have been around for over 3,000 years.
Traditional Thai silk comes from a silkworm known as Bombyx mori. It takes a Mulberry leaf meal diet of one year to form one cocoon. There are several types of Thai silk available, each of them is distinguishable by the peacock emblem on them, which ensures the consumer that they are authentic and of a high standard. The gold peacock denotes that the silk is Royal Thai Silk, made from native silkworms and hand woven. Royal Thai Silk is of the highest quality and hence the consumer will have to pay a higher price. The silver peacock means that the silk is made from specific breeds of silkworm and hand woven. The blue peacock denotes that material is made from pure silk threads but no specific mode of manufacture is defined and the material may come in many colour variances. The green peacock shows that the material is made from a mix of different threads and no specific colour is determined.
The best possible place to buy Thai silk is whilst in Thailand itself. Some of the most reputed manufacturers can be found in Bangkok. Ask the advice of your hotel in Bangkok prior to your purchase. Bangkok Grand President provides some of the best Sukhumvit apartments and will be a great place to start exploring Bangkok in your search for the best Thai silk. Staying in a Bangkok serviced apartment created by this reputed hotel, will undoubtedly give you levels of service and facilities that are superlative.
About the Author
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
Bangkok is intermingling of something old and something new, between its mega malls and endless streets full of shopping avenues lay relics and powerful reminders of the past. Thailand is referred to as a 'land of smiles', and its capital is its powerhouse. Bangkok beckons people from all walks of life, and wallets of varying sizes. Known to be one of the most travelled to and most desired tourist destinations, Bangkok won't disappoint you.
Of the many wonderful things to appreciate about this nation in all her unrestrained glory is their world renowned Thai silk. The origins of silk itself was set to have come from China. Empress Si Ling Chi was seated under a Mulberry tree in her garden when a silkworm cocoon fell in to her tea cup, and while she was removing it, she noticed that fine strands of silk thread that unravelled as she pulled. Silk is known to have been around for over 3,000 years.
Traditional Thai silk comes from a silkworm known as Bombyx mori. It takes a Mulberry leaf meal diet of one year to form one cocoon. There are several types of Thai silk available, each of them is distinguishable by the peacock emblem on them, which ensures the consumer that they are authentic and of a high standard. The gold peacock denotes that the silk is Royal Thai Silk, made from native silkworms and hand woven. Royal Thai Silk is of the highest quality and hence the consumer will have to pay a higher price. The silver peacock means that the silk is made from specific breeds of silkworm and hand woven. The blue peacock denotes that material is made from pure silk threads but no specific mode of manufacture is defined and the material may come in many colour variances. The green peacock shows that the material is made from a mix of different threads and no specific colour is determined.
The best possible place to buy Thai silk is whilst in Thailand itself. Some of the most reputed manufacturers can be found in Bangkok. Ask the advice of your hotel in Bangkok prior to your purchase. Bangkok Grand President provides some of the best Sukhumvit apartments and will be a great place to start exploring Bangkok in your search for the best Thai silk. Staying in a Bangkok serviced apartment created by this reputed hotel, will undoubtedly give you levels of service and facilities that are superlative.
About the Author
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
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