Honorable Mention NortheastPha Sat Kaew Lac FabricBringing Maha Sarakham’s ancient art alive
Phasatkaer Part., Ltd.
Maha Sarakham
Brand : Pha Sat Kaew Lac Fabric
Maha Sarakham is a secondary city and not on many people’s travel itineraries. However, Maha Sarakham resident, Mr.Nakorn Tanglak, CEO of Phasatkaer Part., Ltd., wanted to change this and make local communities proud of their birthplace. To do this, he decided to revive Maha Sarakham’s ancient
“Pha Sat Kaew” fabric pattern designed using the distinctive local dye developed from the crude shellac resin excreted by the lac insect. After all, Maha Sarakham was once known as the
“metropolis of lac - the king of silk dyes”.Mr.Nakorn also standardized all weaving processes and invented a system of adjusting the pH value of the lac dye, so it is ready to use and takes a much shorter time to dye. This adjusted dye does not fade or run, while the fabric remains intact and does not shrink after washing. The patterns on the fabric are also a unique fusion of ancient art and modern design, making it attractive to people of all genders, ages and professions. Mr. Narong has also developed an over-dyeing process in line with global fashion trends by mixing different colors to create new hues.
More importantly, his new weaving techniques shorten production time and reduce cost, compared to the traditional “mudmee” silk production process. Under the new system, brocade is made with the trim intact using a heddle loom, which is simpler with a larger weave and weft that retains traditional patterns. This system also speeds up the time spent on weaving and makes it more cost- effective.
The fabric is being sold via different channels, while the company is planning to expand its production to create more employment opportunities in the community. Mr.Nakorn hopes this new industry will encourage young people to return home. The company is currently looking into building techniques to strengthen the fabric as well as make it wear-resistant and easy to maintain.
InnovationMaha Sarakham’s indigenous fabric is now dyed with 100% natural lac dye that has undergone pH adjustment process before being turned into ready-to-use colors. These processed dyes shorten the time it takes to color the fabric and can be used to create unique patterns. The weaving techniques have also been developed to shorten the production time, reduce costs and boost incomes.
GrowthDeveloping new techniques to strengthen fabrics for easy maintenance and high wear resistance to penetrate the mass market.
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