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Traditional Thai clothing (Thai: ชุดไทย, RTGS: chut thai lit. ' Thai outfit ') refers to the traditional styles of dress worn by the Thai people. It can be worn by men, women, and children. Traditional clothing for Thai women usually consists of a pha nung or a chong kraben, a blouse, and a sabai.
Thai traditional costumes vary by city and the ruler of each historical period. [1] Thai clothes can be classified according to six distinct periods of history; beginning with the 13th century. Previously, traditional Thai clothes were worn daily; however, they are now only worn on auspicious functions such as Thai traditional marriage ceremonies .
The culture of Thailand is a unique blend of various influences that have evolved over time. [1] Local customs, animist beliefs , Buddhist traditions, and regional ethnic and cultural practices have all played a role in shaping Thai culture.
Despite the small numbers and isolation, the Siamese kept the Phuan apart from the Lao and other Tai people in Northern and Central Thailand where small communities of Phuan also exist, forcing them to live apart and dress in black clothing. The Phuan in turn practised endogamous marriage habits and steadfastness to their language and culture. [7]
Cultural history of Thailand (5 C, 17 P) ... Pages in category "Culture of Thailand" ... Traditional Thai clothing;
The term sbai is the contracted form of vowels which has its ultimately original roots from the Austronesian term *cahebay, [2] [3] which was diversified as the first exodus in Taiwan as the Formosan term *sapay [2] [4] from south China between 5,000–4,500 BCE, and the second exodus to the Philippines, Indonesia, and others occurred around 3,000–2,000 BCE.
The sinh is made of silk or handwoven cotton. They come in different textures and designs, frequently created in rural areas. Premium silk versions may go for over 50,000 baht per piece, particularly if created by a well-known traditional weaver.
Panung is a traditional garment worn in Thailand. [1] It is a long strip of cloth, described in 1921 by the US vice-consul as "a piece of cotton cloth 3 by 10 feet" [1] is wrapped around the waist, reaching below the knees. The cloth is sometimes passed between the legs and tucked at the back [2] in a fashion known as chong kraben.