A silk exhibition will take place in Thailand from August 7 to 11. The aim is to motivate younger generation to take part in the conservation of silk which is a cultural heritage of Thailand. This year the annual event comes under the theme ‘Native Silks of Thailand’ and aims to showcase and promote high-quality Thai silk and sericulture-related products.

Sericulture is a profitable occupation in Thailand. During the five-day fair, visitors will have a chance to admire the 10 outstanding patterns of Thai silk textiles and demonstrations on silk weaving. Also on display will be new designs of silk couture and silk clothes designed by the new generation.

Thai silk is usually soft but has a relatively coarse texture with uneven, slightly knotty threads. This quality makes it extremely suitable for weaving by hand. Thai silk has a magnificent, rich, exotic beauty and, with proper care, can last a century or more. Thai silk has triangular fibers which reflect light like prisms. It also has layers of protein that gives it a natural sheen and makes it lustrous and smooth. Silk is an insect fiber and superior to any animal or plant fiber. Thai silk fiber is strong but lightweight, elastic but supple.