Srittha cautions against “old-fashioned” pattern that one’s perception of beauty can be influenced by the subject.
PUBLISHED: 18 Jul 2024 at 13: 07
Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, has defended the novel even for Thai athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, claiming the style was influenced by Ban Chiang, a World Heritage Site.
He was responding to widespread condemnation from internet users who claimed the pattern was dated.
Mr Srettha urged critics to respect the design team saying,” When you say your clothes or mine are outdated, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, is n’t it”? He made the comment during a visit to the Office of the Anti-Money Laundering Office ( Amlo ) on Thursday.
People should not concentrate on minor issues, he said, and respect should be shown to those who created the standard.
The prime minister made a statement on Wednesday on Twitter to support the outfit even that Thai athletes are expected to wear at the July 26 opening meeting of the Paris Olympics.
A style group was inspired by the pottery from the Ban Chiang Archaeological Site. The clothing reflects a combination of Thai social traditions and internationalisation”, he wrote.
The pattern team met with the director of the Fabric and Textile Creative Design Center at Udon Thani Rajabhat University, according to Mr. Srettha, and conducted thorough study there. The group also gathered information and sought advice from the local communities that continue the tradition of weaving, purple colouring, and creating pottery with distinctive patterns, such as the Ban Chiang National Museum, the Fine Arts Department, and the Ban Chiang National Museum.
The group then incorporated these trends, indigo dyeing methods, and research findings into creating contemporary, appropriate uniforms for the world. To further promote environmental conservation, Polo shirts made of recycled plastic bottles were also used.
Ban Chiang designs are also found on various athletic wear and clothing.
” The sportsmen ‘ dress is more than just a wardrobe, but it represents a blend of the history and a green potential”, Mr Srettha wrote. It “inspires the younger generation to enjoy Thai culture as we progress.”
His comments came after photographs of the dress were shared on the Stadium TH Twitter page, which received criticism on social media.
Among the opinions were. “( The design team ) had to please senior figures, otherwise, the design would not get approval”,” Soft Power on the Rock”, and” Is this all you can do”?
Some users who were impressed by the standard likewise elicited positive comments from them.
Another uniforms and clothes designed for opposition by Thai sportsmen at the Paris Games have also been made with references to the Ban Chiang World Heritage Site. ( Photo: Public Relations Department @prdthailand X account )