par Vallard, Annabel 
Référence (De Kalb, Illinois), Proceedings of the 9th International conference on Thai Studies
Publication Publié, 2005
Référence (De Kalb, Illinois), Proceedings of the 9th International conference on Thai Studies
Publication Publié, 2005
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| Résumé : | The paper interrogates weaving and textiles as statements of national images produced for local and international audiences. From the analysis of local situations, I shall discuss the circulation of ideas and practices all together with Laotian textiles in Lao P.D.R and in Thailand. Since the 1990's, Bangkok, Khon Kaen or Chiang Mai are indeed considered as major hubs for the commercialisation of textiles weaved in Lao P.D.R. but often labelled by Thai traders as "made in Thailand". The usage, values and status of those Laotian textiles mutate throughout their successive appropriations.Some elite authorities as the Lao Handicraft Group or the SUPPORT Foundation (Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques) initialised by the Queen Sirikit herself, are dealing with "nationalization" of local textiles productions. Between trade interests and heritage policies, they consider weaving as a way of sustainable development for the poor areas of Lao P.D.R. and Thailand and as means to reconstruct “traditional” handicrafts as a local and national heritage.The connecting of local traditions with traders’ knowledge, governmental policies and international expert evaluations in a complex network through Laotian textiles’ circulation have been greatly influencing the consumption and usage of these fabrics by locals weavers and non-weavers and altering the images linked to them. |
