The elegant interior of the Support Foundation shop at Hor Ratsadakorn Pipat Hall within the grounds of the Grand Palace had never seen so many beautiful shoppers at one time. But that was to be expected for the opening of the "Charm of Thai Textiles" exhibition. The exhibition brought together 30 leading Thai designers, including Kai, Tirapan, Pisit, Gina, Metta, Soda,Theatre, Fly Now, Asava, Greyhound, Issue, Senada Theory, Disaya, AB Normal, Chai, Vatit Itthi and Vick Teerut, who lent their talent to create 30 stunning ensembles from textiles, both cotton and silk, from the Support Foundation.
Presiding at the opening of the exhibition was Thanpuying Jarungjit Teekara, HM the Queen's Deputy Private Secretary.
The Support Foundation was established in 1976 by HM the Queen in order to help poor villagers in remote areas earn a supplementary income to their seasonal farming efforts, as well as to preserve the local art that was part of the traditional lifestyle for future generations. It also tied in with HM the King's philosophy of self-sufficiency.
The Support Foundation shop provides an outlet for handicraft products made by Support members.
This particular branch of the Support Foundation shop forms part of a complex that will soon house a museum gallery on Thai textiles from past to present.
This shop also presents a unique line of products that incorporates modern design concepts under the guidance of Ploenchan Runprapan.There are two lines -"Classic Traditional" and "New Design".
The latest collection,"Majestic Motive", draws its inspiration from the ceramic tiles that are used to decorate chapels, walls, stupas, bell towers and demons that stand guard within the Temple of the Emerald
Buddha. These patterns - with such evocative Thai names as Lai Dok Prajam Yarm, Lai Takai, Lai Phum Khao Bin, Lai Krajang Ta Oy, Lai Krajang Patiyan, Lai Kam Pu and Lai Kaew Ching Duang - can be traced back to the first reign of the Rattanakosin Period.
These patterns appear on both silk and cotton, which have been turned into various lifestyle products such as various home decor items,clothes, accessories, bags, stationery and souvenir items.
After the opening ceremony guests enjoyed a fashion show by some of Thailand's top celebrities, including Tipanan Srifuengfung, Prae Sarasin, Jutawan Krairiksh, Yupapak Vajrabhaya, Piyavara Teekara,Kitivichaya Watcharothai, Unchisa Vacharaphol, Pilomrat Isvarphornchai,Pimpayap Srikarnchana, Chulalux Piyasombatkul, Pitchana Sa-Nguansat,Parama Raiva, Athidthan Noncie, Achiraya Prasutanond and Leila Soontornvinate.
By the time the last guest trickled out of the shop, the shelves had to be replenished several times, particularly necklaces decorated with fabric flowers, as well as the T-shirts with silk appliques.
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