Thai Mudmee Silk: Northeast Weaving Arts
Priya Nambiam·Published
Mudmee in Isan
Mudmee (mat mi) is Thailands ikat silk tradition from the northeast. Resist-dyed weft threads create bold geometric patterns.
Natural Dyes
- Lac insects — deep reds and purples
- Indigofera — blues from sky to navy
- Jakfruit wood — warm yellows
- Ebano bark — blacks and browns
Patterns
Lai dok kaeo (orange blossom), lai naga (serpent), lai kho (fern curl). Each village has signature patterns.
