via Pattaya Mail, 28 July 2024: The King and Queen of Thailand have inaugurated the “Royal Court Textiles of Siam” exhibition at the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles in the Grand Palace. Celebrating the King’s 72nd birthday, the exhibition features royal garments from the 2019 coronation and historic textiles from the Ayutthaya period, illustrating the evolution of Thai attire and cultural influences.
The exhibition, organized to celebrate His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday, features an extensive collection of royal garments from his 2019 coronation and other historic textiles dating back to the Ayutthaya period.
The royal couple also visited the “Looking at Siam Through the Ages” exhibition, which uses digital art and video to detail the evolution of Thai apparel over various periods, showcasing both traditional and Western-influenced garments.The museum shop complements the exhibitions with a range of products such as shawls, jewelry, and ceramics, all inspired by the distinctive patterns and styles of the textiles on display.
