Khit

Khit (also Khid, Thai ผ้า ขิ ต ) is a woven fabric, which is made in certain areas in north-eastern Thailand.

Craft

The weaving of Khit ( ทอ ผ้า ขิ ต ) done by hand using traditional looms, with which colored substances - are made - usually in red, purple or dark green. More than 70 geometrical patterns and figures are used to contrast with the colored background and are usually kept dark so that they appear to float above the ground. Also, figures such as fish, elephants and turtles are used as patterns that carry specific traditional name.

While Khit represents the typical weaving in Issan, is woven in Central Thailand, the Chokstoff. , Other weaves are Mudmee and Yok

Previously Khit was used for traditional home clothes, but also for pillows and bed sheets. In ancient times it was the custom that the girls producing Khit learned and some beautiful pieces for their future budget anfertigten before they could marry. Today Khit dresses are seen only during ceremonies or folkloric events.

Presence

Today Khit in the provinces of Chaiyaphum, Udon Thani and Yasothon is made, but also in Amnat Charoen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.

Khit weaving has been preserved with the help of Queen Sirikit from oblivion, the villagers encouraged to preserve their traditions and to sell their products through tourism - oriented marketing organizations. One of the main products is the Khit pillows, has the pattern of the traditional Khitstoffes.