January 28, 2011

On the Road With TAMMACHAT: Cotton Weaving in Northern Thailand

Bantan weaver at her loom
Junhom Bantan is a Northern Thai weaving group that specializes in eco-friendly, natural dyes and handweaving. They weave with handspun cotton, as well as stronger, unbleached cotton yarns. TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles has been working with this group since 2007, building a fair trade relationship. On Christmas Day, 2011, we began a 2-day visit to the small villages where group members live and work. These cultural traditions are still alive and well, thanks to the efforts of Mai, the woman who acts as the group's manager,and whose mother started the group many years ago. A keen interest in natural fibres and natural dyes in Japan, as well as other countries, continues to provide a market for their eco-textiles.

See our photo essay about Junhom Bantan.

Ellen Agger, TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles
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1 comment:

  1. Rachel BielJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Loved the photo essay, Ellen! So interesting to see the process and the surroundings. I hope I get to visit someday!

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