LOTUS FLOWER~100% Silk & 14k gold handwoven Thai SARONG Start Price USD 270.85 Current Price USD 270.85 Time Left 10 days 20 hours 1 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 21, 2008 End Time Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Location See Item Description See more about 'LOTUS FLOWER~100% Silk & 14k gold handwoven Thai SARONG' Description eb25427 eb373 eb63864 nv48702 nv21803 nv18202 TL12   Other items by Orasa Khunsangkham Other 1900-Now: Thai & Siamese 1900-Now: Other Other Women's Clothing: Skirts Gift Finder : Apparel & Accessories Fast Shipping Gifts : Clothing & Accessories Clothing & Accessories Jewelry Other related items Bhurahong Suggested Retail: US $563.95 Silk sarong, 'Bhurahong' Delivery by December 25th guaranteed with STANDARD (Normal) shipping ($10.00) if payment received by 12/17/2008Read more details about our shipping guarantee by Orasa Khunsangkham Artist Bio & Reviews Orasa Khunsangkham is featured in Keepers of the Arts, a beautiful hardcover book available through Novica. View other items by this artist Vertical bands of purple and blue create a shimmering effect, enhanced by delicate details in 14-karat gold. Orasa Khunsangkham stylishly orchestrates 100% silk thread, as bhurahong floral motifs recall ancient Thai artistry. A form-fitting acquisition for the modern wardrobe. Click here for information on how to tie a pha sin sarong. (Format: Adobe .pdf) The Thai name for this luxurious technique of brocaded silk is yok dok. Silver and gold threads are made of finely beaten silver and 14-karat gold wrapped around a silk core. Formerly from the southern district of Nakhon Sri Thammarat, these precious brocaded silks were exclusively hand-woven to dress the King, the court, and the high-ranking officials, earning the Thai court its reputation for opulence. Over time, the rich and even the commoners were slowly allowed to own the royal fabric. Regrettably, the art of gold and silver silk brocade has practically died out, and only a few persons are still engaged in this particular craft. Orasa Khunsangkham is one of them, preserving at the same time this ancient technique and the exquisite motifs of Lanna (northern Thailand). TOPItem Details | Shipping | Payment | Related items | About the artist | Novica Treasures | FAQs | Add NOVICA.com to my favorite sellers Item Details Size  :  39.4 inches W x 74.8 inches L Weight  :  0.84 pounds Materials  :  100% silk with 14k gold threads Additional Info  :  Dry in the shade Use mild detergent only Dry clean or hand wash Iron when damp Suggested Retail: US $563.95 Novica bypasses all traditional middlemen to offer the best prices on the highest quality works direct from the region of origin. 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"I began my apprenticeship at 13 years old, and learned all the silk-making stages – and I really mean all of them: growing the worms, reeling the silk from the cocoons, dying the threads and, finally, ... read more View other items by this artist TOPAbout this item | Item Details | Shipping | Payment | Related items | Novica Treasures | FAQs | Add NOVICA.com to my favorite sellers NOVICA Treasures In association with National Geographic, NOVICA is the largest seller of quality handcrafted goods on Ebay and has been actively auctioning rare artisan crafts since 1998. For more information about NOVICA, click here. 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