Their delicate silk-weaving tradition is passed down matrilineally from generation to generation and has been an integral part of their way of life for centuries. The craft was brought to Thailand when the Cham community migrated from Cambodia centuries ago. These women have perfected the art of turning the unassuming cocoons of Thai silkworms into spectacular lengths of soft fabric that is now coveted across the world and synonymous with luxury.
Their climb to international prominence started in the 1950s, when their masterfully weaved silk pieces
