Tai Daeng Silk Naga Motif Wall Hanging

Tai Daeng women raise their own silkworms for the costly and delicate hand-reeled silk woven into their ornate textiles such as this exquisite wall hanging. They can be hung as gorgeous wall art or used as decorative bed or table runners. TAEC also carries a smaller size, 192x25cm.

This hand woven textile depicts the spiritual water serpent Naga. According to legend, 15 nagas protect the city of Luang Prabang. The creature occupies an important place in the city’s culture and several festivals are held to pay respect for the mighty serpent. While the naga is a pre-Buddhist figure, it is now completely integrated into the Buddhist pantheon.

Please note: Colour and pattern combinations may vary slightly from the textiles photographed.

Learn more about the ethnic groups we work with and the Tai Daeng in TAEC’s published book: The Tai Daeng of Hua Phan Province.

DIMENSIONS: 192x42cm

MATERIAL: Silk

SKU: 442-4-1