As First Lady, Her Majesty empathizes with other Thai woman, their and capabilities. So another target for Her Majesty's endeavors was to encourage Thai handicrafts traditional to woman. Spinning, weaving and dying of cotton (in fact, the Queen personally financed many of the weaving looms and cooperatives) is one example of traditional skills as is basket weaving in its many forms. Anything from fish traps to matting to decorative baskets and stylish lampshades all from the hands of industrious Thai ladies. And all thanks to the personal encouragement and financial support from Her Majesty, the Queen.