(Baonghean.vn)- Worried about the fading of her ethnic cultural identity, Ms. Luong Thi Lan (in Mac village, Thach Giam commune, Tuong Duong district, Nghe An) spared no effort, time and money to have a valuable collection of ancient Thai costumes.
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| Based on the fact that Thai ethnic costumes are gradually changing according to modern trends, Ms. Luong Thi Lan decided to collect ancient costumes that are still kept in their original form so that future generations can better understand their ethnic costumes. After nearly 20 years of traveling to villages near and far to buy, Ms. Lan now has a collection of dozens of dresses, shirts, scarves, etc. |
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| The shirt is woven from silk which few people have kept today. |
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| The Pieu scarf is also made from silk, woven elaborately and skillfully, soft and delicate. |
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| The headscarf is worn by women on wedding occasions. |
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| The dress still retains the original design, material and motifs of the traditional costume. |
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| Patterns and motifs on ancient Thai dresses. |
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| This blanket is woven with colorful patterns that resemble an embroidery; it is an exquisite work of art, demonstrating the patience and ingenuity of Thai women. |
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| Ancient Thai jewelry set includes amulets, hairpins, necklaces, bracelets, all made of silver. |
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| The silver relic is attached with tiger claws. |
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| For Ms. Luong Thi Lan, the collection of ancient Thai costumes is a treasure, which she cherishes and carefully preserves; there have been customers from Thailand and Laos who have come to buy the dress for nearly 20 million VND, but she has not sold it. |
Cong Kien
