The “Woven dialects” exhibition showcased textiles from the different areas of Thailand.

1. “Heartography – Hill tribe textiles, Mat mii, Khit, Thai-style embroidery, Plain cotton, Loincloth. This map celebrates the distinctive visual characteristics of Thailand’s regional textiles. By placing each one in the area of the country in which it is made, the map illustrates cultural identity in tangible forms.”
2. “Isander – Matt mii. Isan (Northeast Thailand) is the center of Thai silk production, known especially for its mat mii. Mat mii’s characteristically soft-edged motifs are rooted int he patterning technique it uses, in which the motifs are dyed onto the warp threads before the textile is woven.”
3. “Muan Jai – Hill tribe textiles. Northern Thailand is home to many ethnic groups who produce a wide variety of unique textiles for their own use and sale. The varied colors and patterns in this art piece suggest the wide range of textiles made in this region.”
4. “Tai-Thai – Plain cotton, Loin cloth. Weavers in Central Thailand specialize in cotton brocades with modest patterns that are sturdy and practical.”
5. “Rhoi Raeng – Batik, Plain cotton, Brocade. The vibrant textiles in this artwork are from southern Thailand and are pattered using batik – a painstaking wax-resist dyeing technique that is widely practiced in Asia. Thailand’s batik traditions were strongly influenced by those made in neighboring Indonesia and Malaysia.”