Ban Khwao Silk Weaving Village

Ban Khwao Silk Weaving Village is a traditional handicraft community in Ban Khwao District, Chaiyaphum Province, northeastern Thailand. Located about 13 kilometers from Chaiyaphum town, it is recognized as a center for hand-woven Mudmee (ikat) silk. The village is notable for preserving Isan weaving techniques passed through generations, with households operating wooden looms to produce silk fabrics, scarves and clothing sold directly to visitors.

Visitors can expect a rural village setting with houses that double as weaving workshops. Wooden hand looms are set up under homes or in open work areas where weavers demonstrate the Mudmee tie-dye and weaving process. Visitors can observe dyeing, spinning and weaving, view finished silk fabrics and garments, and purchase products directly from weavers. The area is quiet and residential with small shops and display areas along village lanes.