Traditional Loincloth for handicrafts (188x78cm.)

Product : Thai Grocery

Thai loincloth in the size of 188×78 cm, traditional, neatly seamed hemstitch on 4 sides and great water absorbance. The colour might be washed-out on some of the cloth. It is recommended to wash them separately. Suitable for handicrafts and venue decoration. Colour cannot be chosen.

Order notes: by email salemustthai@gmail.com or order notes (checkout page), ex-sample such 3 pieces of the same red tone, can be provided.

Thai loincloth (Called “Pha-Kao-Ma” in Thai) is a basic stable piece in Thai’s household. It is a multipurpose garment. Used as a sarong, towel, sash, carrying, wrapping and etc. It is one of the most precious Thai art and culture from which has been transferred the ancient period through today. Pha-Kao-Ma has been inherited Thai traditional living style through simple texture of Thai loincloth. In accordance with the warm Thai lifestyle and plentiful natural resources, Pha-Kao-Ma is the identity of Thai people living in countryside and the muti-purpose cloth which can be adapt to every part of our bodies. At present, the popularity of Pha-Kao-Ma or Thai loincloth has been fading away from Thai society especially in the metropolis due to their beliefs that wearing loincloths are out of date. In contrary, there are some people who still appreciate the value of Pha-Kao-Ma since they are applied into more contemporary manners such as shirts, hats, flip flops, and handbags.

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Net Weight: 210g
Gross Weight: 225 g.