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Design inspiration · Thai Silk Exhibition 2026

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

The story behind
the design

The concept is conveyed through an amalgamation of the traditional
female-associated chitenge wrapper (rectangular fabric with vibrant print designs, draped around the body for modesty and clothing protection) with classic “western” workwear, typically worn almost exclusively by men who have better chances of finding formal employment in industries like mining, construction work or agriculture.
Inspiration text as supplied by the exhibition organiser.
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