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Learn about community life and culture at the Mai Tourism Village, Ban Hua Saphan Community, Ban Yang Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province.
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The City of Stone Castles: A Land of Volcanoes, Exquisite Silk, and Rich Culture
This sentence describes the city of Buriram, Thailand, highlighting its key features:
- Stone Castles: Buriram is renowned for its ancient Khmer ruins, including the magnificent Prasat Hin Phanom Rung, a temple complex built on an extinct volcano.
- Volcanoes: The surrounding region is dotted with extinct volcanoes, adding to the city's unique landscape.
- Exquisite Silk: Buriram is famous for its silk weaving tradition, producing intricate and beautiful silk fabrics.
- Rich Culture: The city boasts a rich cultural heritage, evident in its festivals, traditions, and historical sites.
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Buriram Province, a gateway to the eastern region, is a city of joy and a pleasant place to live for locals. It is also an attractive destination for visitors from other regions.
I am Devil, a mischievous character. I have visited Buriram three times, but I have never explored the local communities or visited the silk weaving centers, where the province's renowned traditional silk fabrics are produced.
This trip to Buriram Province is intended to experience community life, culture, and silk weaving in Buriram.
This trip will focus on learning silk weaving, a renowned craft practiced in the districts of Phutthaisong and Na Pho in Buriram province, known for its exquisite silk production.
We will take you to experience the community way of life, culture, and silk weaving of both sources:
- Experience the community way of life of the cultural tourism village, mulberry planting, silk raising to OTOP (One Tambon One Product) at Ban Haw Saphan Silk Tourism Community, Ban Yang Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province and
Learn about the community way of life, culture, and silk weaving at the Queen Sirikit Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Crafts, Ban Na Pho, Na Pho District, Buriram Province.
Traveling to Buriram province can be done by car, bus, train, and airplane. I am Devil, the villain, chose to travel by plane.
Travel to and from Buriram with AirAsia without queuing for check-in.
Passengers can check in online through the website or mobile application, or use the self-service check-in kiosks at Don Mueang Airport.
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We arrived at Buriram Airport after a 55-minute journey.
We disembarked without baggage and entered the arrival hall, where a replica of the Phanom Rung Castle stands within Buriram Airport.
I am Devil, the villain, exploring the path that will lead us to experience the community and culture of Phutthaisong and Na Pho districts. The most convenient way to travel is to rent a car. It is the best option.
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AVIS Buriram branch just opened in March 2016. The cars are very new. We got a Toyota Artis 1.8 Auto as our companion for this trip.
Before signing for a rental car, it is essential to thoroughly inspect the vehicle for any existing damage, such as scratches or dents.
It is recommended to purchase comprehensive insurance for only 321 baht per day (including 7% VAT). Worry-free in case of an accident.
Check the fuel gauge to ensure it is full, as we are required to return the car with a full tank to AVIS.
To avoid getting lost, we rented a GPS for 321 baht per day (including 7% VAT). The Garmin GPS also supports the Thai language.
After a thorough vehicle inspection and signing the necessary paperwork, we were ready to embark on our journey.
Everyone is ready. Fasten your seat belts. Use a small talk to talk on the phone. Drive safely.
How to get to Phutthaisong and Na Pho districts:
- From Buriram Airport, follow Highway AH121 towards Phutthaisong District. At the Phutthaisong intersection, turn left onto Highway 202. Baan Thongthiew Mai, Ban Hua Saphan Community, will be on the right, 5 kilometers before Phutthaisong District. On the left, look for the Highway Service Unit. The entrance will be opposite.
- From Baan Thongthiew Mai, Ban Hua Saphan Community, drive to Highway 202, Phutthaisong District route. You will find the Kring Kai intersection. Turn right onto Highway 2332 towards Na Pho District.
- From Buriram City, follow Highway 2074 towards Phutthaisong District. At the Kring Kai intersection, if you are going to Na Pho District, drive straight. If you are going to Baan Thongthiew Mai, Ban Hua Saphan Community, turn right. The entrance will be on the left.
You can also use Google Maps for navigation.
I am Devil, the villain. Choose a route from Buriram Airport, follow Highway AH121, head straight to Phayakkhaphum Phisai District, turn left at Phayakkhaphum Phisai Intersection, drive along Highway 202, 5 kilometers before reaching Phutthaisong District, it takes 1 hour to travel. Notice the left hand side will be the Highway Service Unit, which is opposite the entrance to Baan Thongthiew, Hua Saphan Community.
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The entrance is located near Wat Thep Rangsarn School, Ban Hua Saphan, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province.
Drive about 1 kilometer and you will see Baan Hua Saphan Village, Moo 3, on the right-hand side.
Ban Huasapan, Village No. 3, Ban Yang Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province
Awarded as the outstanding national mulberry and silk farming village in 2014, this village serves as a base for mulberry and silk farming, cultural tourism, and OTOP (One Tambon One Product) development.
For inquiries, please contact Ms. Wanthanee Phathai.
Phone number: 089-579-8083
ID Line: 089-579-8083
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The Ban Hu Sa Phran community, located in Ban Yang Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province, is a model village for a self-sufficient economy at the "sufficient to live" level, awarded in 2009. It was also recognized as a national outstanding mulberry planting and silk raising village in 2014.
The Ban Huasapan community is divided into 5 bases, one for each village group:
- Ban Noi, Village Group 3, Ban Yang Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province: Mulberry and silkworm farming base
- Ban Huasapan, Village Group 5, Ban Yang Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province: Silk reeling base
- Ban Huasapan, Village Group 13, Ban Yang Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province: Silk weaving base
- Ban Huasapan Klang, Village Group 14, Ban Yang Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province: Silk dyeing and finishing base
- Ban Huasapan Mai, Village Group 18, Ban Yang Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province: Silk processing base
The primary occupation of the community is rice farming, while sericulture is a secondary occupation. Over 200 years ago, sericulture and silk weaving were the way of life for the people of Ban Huasaphan, as it was a tradition passed down through generations. Silk is deeply intertwined with the lives of the people of Huasaphan, from birth to death. The people of Huasaphan, Phutthaisong District, use silk and silk threads in religious ceremonies and local cultural traditions.
Current Development of Ban Huasaphan Silk
The Ban Huasaphan silk industry has undergone significant development, driven by the community's dedication to preserving and revitalizing local culture. On December 23, 2010, a cooperative was established with the support of the Queen Sirikit Sericulture Center (Buriram), the Buriram Provincial Cooperative, the Phutthaisong District Cooperative, and silk farmers from Ban Huasaphan. This initiative, backed by the Department of Sericulture, aims to promote mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing at various stages, and silk production adhering to handicraft standards. Additionally, the cooperative manages silkworm cocoons, strengthening the silk farming profession and ensuring the sustainability of silk production in the region. This initiative also focuses on transmitting traditional knowledge to future generations, ensuring the continuation of this valuable cultural heritage.
Villagers in Huasapan, Moo 3, 5, 13, 14, and 18, Ban Yang Subdistrict, have a unique way of life in silk weaving. Every household in the community is involved in silk weaving, from planting mulberry trees to raising silkworms to weaving silk into fabric. Today, the village has developed into a cultural tourism destination.
Almost every household in Ban Huai Saphan cultivates mulberry trees.
I am Devil, the villain, did not experience the way of life of the villagers in Huasapan in every village. I only went to Village 3.
This elderly lady will take I am Devil, the villain, to see the process of mulberry planting, silk raising, cocoon sorting, cocoon spinning, and weaving. Ms. Wanthani is unable to lead the tour herself due to other commitments.
Silkworm rearing rooms in the village of Huai Saphan are typically built under the house, where they benefit from good ventilation and are covered with nylon mosquito netting to prevent insects from entering.
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Sericulture, the practice of raising silkworms, traditionally involves rearing them in bamboo trays or baskets.
The new rearing room will have shelves made of wood, which are arranged in tiers.
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The silkworm's life cycle consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult moth. The cycle begins with the egg, which hatches into a larva after about 9-10 days. The larva, or silkworm, feeds on mulberry leaves and molts four to five times during its 22-26 day lifespan. When the silkworm is mature, it spins a cocoon around itself and molts into a pupa. The pupal stage lasts about 8-10 days, after which the pupa emerges as an adult moth. The adult moth uses its alkaline saliva to dissolve the silk cocoon and emerge to mate and lay eggs. The adult moth lives for about 2-3 days before dying.
Silkworm farmers will receive silkworms from the Department of Sericulture.
The silk we see is mature silk, which refers to the process of raising silkworms from the third instar after they wake up from their sleep until they are mature and make cocoons, which takes about 11-13 days.
Mulberry leaves can be harvested in the morning or afternoon when the sunlight is not too strong. The leaves should be fully mature and of good quality, with a deep green color indicating full photosynthesis. They should be harvested from the middle of the branches.
We observed the mulberry cultivation process for silkworms, which is practiced by the villagers of Moo 3. The aunt will take us to see the next steps within the village.
When the silkworm has fully consumed mulberry leaves, which takes approximately 5-6 days, the silk begins to mature. The silkworm stops eating mulberry leaves and enters a stage where it is ready to spin silk fibers to form a cocoon, known as the "spinning stage."
Thai silkworms can be easily identified by their translucent yellow bodies, which indicate that the silk-producing glands (Silk-grand) are filled with silk-spinning fluid.
The cocoon will be approximately 2 meters in diameter. It will be laid in layers and covered with nylon netting to prevent insects.
To collect mature cocoons, they must be harvested before the moths emerge and spin their silk, as this can affect the quality of the silk produced.
The silkworm cocoons are harvested after the silkworms have spun their cocoons in the cocoon frames for approximately 5-6 days. The cocoons are then removed from the frames and processed to extract the silk filaments.
An elderly woman sorts silkworm cocoons, separating the good ones from the damaged ones.
When selecting cocoons, handle them with care to avoid damaging the cocoon walls, as this could cause the pupae to die.
Damaged cocoons are discarded and not used for silk production.
Silk reeling is the process of extracting silk filaments from cocoons. Cocoons that are ready to be reeled must be processed within 10 days.
Silk reeling involves boiling the cocoon to dissolve the glue that binds the tightly packed silk fibers, allowing the fibers to be extracted according to the silk reeling process.
The water used to boil the silkworm cocoons should be clean, not cloudy, and have a neutral pH, such as rainwater or tap water that has been stored in a jar for a long time. Boil the water until it is hot but not boiling, as indicated by steam at the mouth of the pot and small bubbles floating throughout the mouth of the pot. Alternatively, dip your finger in the water to check if it is hot, with a temperature of approximately 82-89 degrees Celsius. Place two large handfuls of the prepared silkworm cocoons (approximately 120-150 cocoons) into the boiling water. Use chopsticks to press the silkworm cocoons down into the water and move them around for 4-5 times, for a duration of 1-2 minutes. This process is called "boiling the silkworm cocoons." Then, lift the chopsticks and spread the silkworm cocoons apart. The silk knots will come loose from the cocoons and stick to the chopsticks.
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The silk thread is obtained by drawing fibers from multiple cocoons together into a single thread during a single reeling process. This allows the silk fibers from each cocoon to intertwine, creating a spiral that provides mutual adhesion, resulting in a strong and durable thread with a tight and compact texture.
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The chrysalis can be eaten directly after being boiled until cooked. I am Devil, the villain, I like it very much, especially the fried silkworm. Whenever I find it, I will buy it and eat it. It tastes sweet and crispy, which is another kind of deliciousness.
After the silkworms have finished spinning, remove the silk threads from the container and air-dry them.
The dried silk threads are then wound onto a skein winder, also known as a "liang". The standard size of a liang is 150 centimeters in circumference. When the silk is wound onto the liang, it produces a skein of silk weighing approximately 100 grams.
We did not see the twisting and dyeing process, which I am Devil, the villain, will take you to see at the Ban Nop Pho Silk Center.
The grandmother is starching the silk threads, a process called "hok" that involves dipping the threads in starch to make them stiff. This is necessary for weaving silk fabric.
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The traditional method of silk reeling, known as "silk reeling" or "silk tying," involves the following steps:
- Cocoon preparation: The cocoons are first soaked in hot water to soften the sericin, a natural glue that binds the silk fibers together.
- Reeling: The softened cocoons are then placed on a reeling machine, which unwinds the silk fibers and winds them onto a reel.
- Twisting: The reeled silk fibers are then twisted together to form a thread.
- Drying: The silk thread is then dried and wound onto a bobbin.
This traditional method is still used in some parts of the world, but it has been largely replaced by more modern methods.
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Connect the silk threads together to form a single, continuous line.
Silk weaving, or silk joining, uses glue for joining, which is made from steamed rice soaked in water. This is a very good glue.
It takes a long time to connect each line by hand. It requires expertise to connect. I am Devil, the villain, to investigate the ear. I'm not sure if it will be finished in a month.
The silk thread used for earlobe piercing has been successfully prepared.
Weaving is an additional occupation for the community of Ban Hua Saphan, where every household engages in weaving. This practice generates additional income for families.
The OTOP product building area serves as a learning center for the Ban Yang community, where locals gather to weave fabrics.
Ms. Wanthanee demonstrates silk weaving.
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Silk, a hallmark of the Ban Huai Sa Phan community, is woven into distinctive red-bordered ikat silk, also known as "Pha Sin Daeng" with a "Tin Chok" pattern.
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OTOP silk ikat with red border, starting price at 2,500 baht per piece.
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Silk ikat starts at 2,500 baht per piece.
Red-bordered silk ikat, a pattern that has been passed down from ancient times, is considered a pattern that has been inherited by generations, including:
Red-bordered silk ikat with a "Stairway to Heaven" pattern
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Red-bordered silk ikat fabric with a betel nut and rattan pattern
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Red-bordered silk ikat with peacock pattern
Tin-plated fabric with gold thread embroidery to increase its value. The price is between 3,000 - 4,000 baht per piece.
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The adapted pattern, as explained by Ms. Wanthanee, is a pattern that is not the original ancient pattern. The woven fabric in that piece will have various patterns adapted to create the beauty of each pattern. For example, the pattern on the doll in the middle, the silk fabric will be in the "Noppaklao" pattern, which is an adapted pattern and is another best-selling pattern.
The fabric can be beautifully tailored into shirts and sarongs.
The production of a single silk fabric takes at least one month, from cultivating mulberry trees and raising silkworms to selecting cocoons, reeling silk, and finally weaving the fabric. Despite the intricate process, the price per piece remains remarkably affordable.
The Enduring Silk Weaving Tradition of Ban Hua Saphan Village
Ban Hua Saphan village remains a vibrant example of a community that has successfully preserved its cultural heritage and traditional way of life. Renowned for its exquisite silk weaving, the village has earned recognition as a model for self-sufficient economic development and has been designated a national leader in silkworm rearing and silk production.
I am Devil, the villain who has come to experience the way of life and culture of the villagers of Huai Saphan. I have learned how to plant mulberry trees, raise silkworms, and weave silk. This is an experience that cannot be found in a library. Try cultural tourism and you will experience the way of life of the community more.
We express our gratitude to Ms. Wanthanee for her contribution as a resource person in the learning activity at the Ban Thong Teaw Mai Homestay, Ban Hua Saphan community.
With sincere gratitude, we extend our appreciation to the residents of Ban Saphan Noi, Moo 3, Ban Yang Subdistrict, Phutthaisong District, Buriram Province, for their generous hospitality and permission to observe the various demonstrations.
With gratitude to the Tourism and Sports Authority of Buriram Province for providing route information for this review.
Thank you to AVISThailand for the rental car, which made this trip much more convenient.
Thank you for the information on weaving from the website >>>>>>Local Silk Weaving Wisdom and
Thank you for the information on silkworm rearing from the website >>>>> Department of Sericulture.
Immerse Yourself in the Art of Silk Weaving at Ban Na Pho
Embark on a journey to Ban Na Pho, a village nestled in the heart of Buriram province, Thailand. Here, at the Queen Sirikit Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Crafts, you'll delve into the rich cultural heritage of silk weaving. Witness the intricate techniques passed down through generations, as skilled artisans transform raw silk into exquisite fabrics.
Experience the Essence of Community
Beyond the artistry, Ban Na Pho offers a glimpse into the vibrant community life. Immerse yourself in the warmth and hospitality of the locals, as they share their stories and traditions. Learn about the significance of silk weaving in their daily lives and its role in preserving their cultural identity.
A Legacy of Empowerment
The Queen Sirikit Institute plays a pivotal role in empowering the community. By providing training and support, they ensure the continuation of this age-old craft. Your visit contributes to their efforts, fostering sustainable livelihoods and cultural preservation.
Embrace the Beauty of Thai Silk
As you depart from Ban Na Pho, you'll carry with you not only a souvenir of exquisite silk, but also a deeper understanding of the community's spirit and the enduring legacy of Thai craftsmanship.
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