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Perseverance on the Loom

A single piece of hand-woven cloth from Ban Khok Mo is more than just a garment; it is a record of patience, taking anywhere from a week to several months to complete depending on the pattern's complexity. This is especially true for the "Taem Takor" pattern, which requires the "Jok" technique—meticulously hand-inserting supplementary threads line by line. For highly intricate and colorful designs, a weaver may progress only a few centimeters a day. Every passing second represents an accumulation of wisdom and craftsmanship, making each cloth highly valuable and a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.