Jim Thompson Thai silk occupies a rare place in the world of textiles. It is at once traditional and modern, rooted in centuries-old handweaving yet shaped by a distinctly mid-20th-century vision. Today, vintage examples—especially those from the 1960s and 1970s—are increasingly appreciated not just as fabric, but as cultural artifacts that reflect a unique moment
Persian Kalaghehi: How to Identify Osku Silk Batik from the 1970s
Kalaghehi: A Living Textile Tradition from Osku Kalaghehi silk from Osku stands as one of the most distinctive and least understood textile traditions in the world. Produced in the historic town of Osku in northwestern Iran, these fabrics carry centuries of craftsmanship shaped by trade, culture, and artistic exchange along the Silk Road. While many
Kalaghehi: A Living Textile Tradition from Osku Kalaghehi silk from Osku stands as one of the most distinctive and least understood textile traditions in the world. Produced in the historic town of Osku in northwestern Iran, these fabrics carry centuries of craftsmanship shaped by trade, culture, and artistic exchange along the Silk Road. While many