Somkid Sammawutthi, an artist with the Office of Traditional Arts, said this would be the first time that the department has added beautifully designed crystal curtain ties embroidered with beetle wings to decorate the curtains of a busabok, or small pavilion, on the chariot. ‘Thong Pae Laod’ was also used to create the five-tiered umbrella, seven-tiered umbrella and curved flags for three royal carriages. “To enhance the beauty of the fabric appropriately, we designed new curtain ties using crystal strings in the shape of a Prachamyam [four-petal flower] motif. “As we know, the art of beetle-wing embroidery was preserved by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. “The beetle-wing embroidery is a delicate art that requires expertise and imagination.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 23, 2017 06:11 UTC