Maker/Designer
Pierre Balmain (French, 1914-1982), Paris
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HM Queen Sirikit's Evening Ensemble
In 1979, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) honored H.M. Queen Sirikit with the Ceres Award in recognition of Her Majesty’s pioneering work to improve the economic, social, and cultural welfare of Thai women. She graciously accepted the award wearing this gown at a ceremony in the Chakri Throne Hall here in the Grand Palace.
Date
1979
Materials
Silk, Cotton, Metal and Plastic
Technique
Ikat and Discontinuous Supplementary Weft
Accession Number
2009.4.1 A-C (Jacket, String Strap and Skirt)
Condition
Excellent
Remarks
Silk ikat (mat mii) from northeastern Thailand, cotton brocade (chok) from Had Siew, Sukhothai province, central Thailand