Generations of Surin Silk Weavers: Pictures of the lives and work of Thai silk weavers of the elderly era
Silk is the thread connecting generations of silk weavers in Surin Province. Silk weaving is a way of life that has passed down through generations, fostering self-reliance and wisdom, from mother to daughter, grandmother to grandson and granddaughter. Today, mothers are not the primary weavers; fathers, sons, and daughters all contribute to the silk production process to sustain the household economy. Despite rapid changes in the times, the inheritance of silk weaving wisdom has not diminished. As long as we continue to use and appreciate the work of local weavers, silk will continue to serve as a woven thread connecting communities, tying together generations, providing cultural richness, family economic stability, and pride for all silk users.
Silk is the thread connecting generations of silk weavers in Surin Province. Silk weaving is a way of life that has passed down through generations, fostering self-reliance and wisdom, from mother to daughter, grandmother to grandson and granddaughter. Today, mothers are not the primary weavers; fathers, sons, and daughters all contribute to the silk production process to sustain the household economy. Despite rapid changes in the times, the inheritance of silk weaving wisdom has not diminished. As long as we continue to use and appreciate the work of local weavers, silk will continue to serve as a woven thread connecting communities, tying together generations, providing cultural richness, family economic stability, and pride for all silk users.
Project kindly supported by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
