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The black and white Thai women are differentiated by their
costumes. Khan Pieu, a traditional scarf, makes black Thai women unique and
attractive. Each scarf tells a story about the wearers’ feelings and character
through patterns and colors. The life of the black Thai has changed a lot.
Their houses on stilts are no longer roofed with thatch. Now they are roofed
with clay titles or corrugated iron. Their costumes have been modified to suit
daily work activities. But the traditional Khan Pieu has been preserved, still
symbolizing the beauty of the black Thai women. Khan Pieu is a top product of
Thai embroidery, reflecting the aesthetic sense of Thai girls. It also
demonstrates the Thai outlook on the world and on life. Photo: Phan Tuan Anh -
VNA