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Thailand showcases Chud Thai craftsmanship in Paris ahead of UNESCO review
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PARIS, France — Thailand showcased its traditional national costume, royal dress styles and heritage craftsmanship in Paris on 10 October as the country seeks UNESCO recognition for its traditional dress knowledge and practices.
Key facts
- PARIS, France — Thailand showcased its traditional national costume, royal dress styles and heritage craftsmanship in Paris on 10 October as the country seeks UNESCO recognition for its traditional dress knowledge and practices.
- The Ministry of Culture organised the “CHUD THAI KNOWLEDGE, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND PRACTICES OF THE THAI NATIONAL COSTUME”
- In 2024, the Thai Cabinet approved the submission of “Chud Thai: Knowledge, Craftsmanship and Practices of the Thai National Costume”
- The nomination is scheduled to be considered at the 21st session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Xiamen, China, in December 2026.
Summary
The Ministry of Culture organised the “CHUD THAI KNOWLEDGE, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND PRACTICES OF THE THAI NATIONAL COSTUME” event at Le Meurice hotel on 10–11 October, highlighting the historical background, craftsmanship and royal court traditions behind Thai national dress.
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya presided over an academic discussion and knowledge-sharing session on the evolution of Thai national costumes and Thai textiles on 10 October.