METICULOUS
Silk
Silk used in OKAAT jeans is sourced from renowned regions known for their intricate patterns.
Interesting
facts
Thai silk is celebrated worldwide for its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and superior quality. Each piece reflects a rich cultural heritage and meticulous hand-weaving techniques, making it a prized possession for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
There is no clear date of when Thai’s began to weave silk. Over centuries, Thai weavers reputations grew globally for their intricacy and uses of vibrant colours.
With elusive dates of origin, it’s incredible that these skills and techniques have been passed through generations to the dwindling artisans of today.
Silk weaving today still involves specialist tools that were used during archaic periods, though through ingenuity, artisans have made their own improvements to suit their techniques. Making each tool have sentimental significance to each artist and are irreplaceable.
Due to Thai silk pieces being hand-woven on wooden looms, it could take up to 60 days until a highly detailed piece is completed. The artisan would then sell their creative pieces as art to those who desired luxurious wear.
THOUSANDS
Warp lines are individually threaded through heddles which controls if the threads are raised or lowered during the weave.
There can be thousands of warp lines.
Damn Proud
We couldn’t help but wonder why the use of such exquisite craftsmanship has been so limited.
It’s time to challenge traditional mindsets with fresh perspectives. Our goal is to help preserve and evolve these cultural arts for future generations.
But most of all…
We are DAMN PROUD to be part of a culture that produces such extraordinary crafts with the incredible stories behind them.
