In Stitches
Somporn Intaraprayong with Chinalai Modern
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LAHU TWIST Indigo dyed handwoven cotton. Machine sewn structure with multiple layers of hand sewn light indigo cotton strips, a feat of sewing devotion that hovers between discipline and meditation. Length 33” Bust 42” Sleeve (mid-back to cuff) 30”
$850
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DIP DYED Hand sewn, handwoven cotton tied and dipped in natural indigo and malabar to create a gentle, almost accidental, encounter of blue and yellow. Length 35.5” Bust 56” Sleeve (mid-back to cuff) 30” Click HERE to purchase
$285
HEMP HAPPINESS Handwoven natural un-dyed hemp scraps are hand sewn together then cut into a luscious coat with machine sewn collar, button holes and seams; with coconut shell buttons. Length 34” Bust 43” Sleeve (mid-back to cuff) 28”
$585
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Hand embroidered on handwoven natural indigo dyed cotton, with “new life” artistically captured in negative space. Length 36” Bust 55”
$625
NEW LIFE IN THE RICE FIELD
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NUM8ERS GAME Natural indigo dyed hand sewn, hand embroidered cotton tunic is a Number 1 show-stopper. You decide which is front and which is back. Length 36� Bust 58�
$785
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BRAINS TUNIC Wearing this handwoven blanket — yes it’s a blanket! repurposed to cuddle you as a hand sewn, hand pinched, stretchy dress or tunic — is a no-brainer. The technique is Somporn’s innovation and this is yet another of her signature pieces. For a different look wear it inside out! Length 36” Bust 55”
$675
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White linen clothing scraps joined together by hand, and hand embroidered with multicolored naturally dyed yarns. So many possibilities to pair with a skirt or pair of slacks. Or just top off a pair of leggings! Length 29” Bust 50” Click HERE to purchase
$750
COLORFUL BRICKS
Indigo dyed cotton, nely hand stitched into handsome stripes, front and back. A ne balance. Length 37” Bust 61” Click HERE to purchase
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$665
YIN-YANG STRIPES
Indigo dyed cotton clothing scraps, and a few browns, get new life in the most creative way in this machine constructed, hand-stitched top. Go straight to jeans or make it a dressed up surprise. Length 25.5” Bust 25”
$455
BORO STYLE TOP
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Handwoven indigo dyed hemp. Hand sewn, hand embroidered, and captivating. Fun to wear and a sure conversation starter. Length 28” Bust 53”
$425
EYE ON STICKMEN
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VISITING MIRÓ One of Somporn’s signature pieces, all hand sewn and stitched on exceptional natural indigo dyed homespun, handwoven cotton. There’s something wonderfully shy about this top. Consider pairing it with one of Wandee’s sterling silver sh necklaces! Length 30” Bust 56” Click HERE to purchase
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$685
FOLLOW THE SHADOWS Our sole seamster wanted to learn to embroider. Sitting under a tree with a needle and thread and staring at a natural homespun cotton dress, he asked Somporn, “How should I begin?” Just then the sun shone through the leaves leaving spots on the dress. “Follow the shadows,” she said. And Somporn being Somporn, she also told him what she tells all the seamstresses, “There’s no wrong way.” Length: 50 1/2” Bust: 56”
$625
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Repurposed indigo dyed hemp cloth is recreated as a dress with striped hemp patches outlined in striking red embroidery. Machine sewn construction with hand stitching. Length 43” Bust 45”
$425
BANNER PULLOVER
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Somporn’s signature embroidered ants have run rampant in one of her weirdest presentations ever. It brings to mind superheroes: Spiderman attaining superpowers through a spider bite; a young woman able to lift 5000 times her own weight. Hand sewn and hand embroidered on indigo dyed handwoven cotton. Length 33” Bust 44”.
$765
ENTOMOLOGIST’S DREAM
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The blankie of clothing, you can tuck yourself up outside out or inside out. Softly hand-embroidered on a machine sewn structure. Length 24" Bust 66”
$350
REVERSIBLE COMFORT
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PATCHED The ultimate repurposed coat, made of handwoven naturally dyed cotton clothing scraps, hand joined with machine sewn collar and cuffs. Length 39” Bust 46” Sleeve (mid back to cuff) 27”
$1100.
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LOTUS RISING For this coat searching for scraps of thick mud silk was a treasure hunt. Repurposing them into a patchwork coat by hand and machine (collar and cuffs) was gold. Length 41” Bust 46” Sleeve (center back to cuff) Click HERE to purchase
$1250
Somporn was so pleased with this stunning blouse, she signed it. In order to nish it she sewed scraps of indigo and mud dyed cotton calendared with egg white onto the same kind of cloth, smooth and shiny inside, matte nish on the outside. Length front 24”, back 29” Bust 58”
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$1050
WATCHER ON THE WALL
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Indigo and mud dyed cotton burnished with egg white is such a dense material that Somporn and the seamstresses sometimes use a wood block to push the needle through and pliers to pull it out. Hand sewn and hand embroidery subject to interpretation. Length 38” Bust 53” Click HERE to purchase
$655
HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU
Two crossed pieces of rectangular handwoven naturally dyed cotton are the perfect backdrop to highlight different embroidery techniques and provide four different looks: wear the top front or back outside out or inside out. Length to center 26” Bust 64”.
$1150
PONCHO ART
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A front opening hand sewn vest, made from repurposed rare skirt fabric of pleated indigo and mud dyed cotton treated with indigo paste and egg white. Length 26” Bust 52” Click HERE to purchase
$485
RIBBED VEST
CONTINUED THANKS to you, our friends and customers, for your purchases, donations and moral support!
Friday Uniforms and Added Scholarship Takhli, Thailand
As you know, a portion of our sales goes toward supporting an elementary school and its students in Somporn’s home town of Takhli, Thailand — and toward our scholarship program for kids in school and to help graduates continue their education. Sadly one of the schools we’ve sponsored has closed indefinitely due to low enrollment. This only strengthens our resolve to support youth education in Takhli.
Somporn delivered tie-dyed uniform shirts to the elementary school kids…for Fridays and special occasions!
This year, we increased the number of students receiving merit and need based scholarships to 8. The funds provide ongoing assistance with tuition, educational materials and uniforms for these hard working students. We are so proud of their determination.
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