Prapaipun Dangjai

Thailand

Weaving and Apparel

Both Prapalpun and Ampornpun are working in northeastern Thailand in Sakonnakorn, where traditional weavers are known for the use of indigo and other natural dyes in their clothing. Ampompun is a farmer and weaver who had organized a cooperative of weavers in her village, encouraging use of home-grown silk and cotton and natural dyes.

Prapalpun has continued her family tradition of weaving using homespun cotton and silk. Her mother, a famous weaver, is one of Thailand’s living national treasures.