Fabrics
Thai silk is available everywhere, in many styles, weights, and colors. Many tailors can make garments of Thai silk and cotton in a day or so. When purchasing silk, it is best to buy from well-known shops as sometimes Thai “silk” interwoven with synthetics are passed off as the real thing.
Thai silk has become popular worldwide. Few tourists can resist leaving Thailand without a piece of this fabric. Thai silk was originally used for dresses and clothing but today has become a popular material for upholstery, draperies and household furnishing.
Mudmee, a kind of Thai silk produced in the Northeast, is a popular variation of Thai silk.
Thai cotton is not as internationally well know as silk but is equally worth consideration. Many shops now feature contemporary and stylish outfits for men and women using only hand-woven Thai cotton. Heavier samples are also often used for decorating; for upholstery, pillows and cushions.
Kom Ma Phat is a cotton print that Hua Hin is known for. This cloth is available in many local shops and the large Kommaphat shop near the Villa Supermarket sells fabric and ready-made clothes and bags made from this cloth.