BANGKOK, Thailand – Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya has presided over the national finals of the 2026 Royal Textile Pattern and Handicraft Competition at Emsphere shopping mall in Bangkok on October 31, 2026.
The competition featured two royally bestowed textile patterns and traditional Thai handicrafts. The event attracted 10,957 entries nationwide, including 10,349 textiles and 608 handicrafts. Following regional selection rounds, 63 works from 48 contestants advanced to the national semifinals: 58 textiles and five handicrafts.
At the final competition, 15 Royal Gold Medals were awarded, comprising 14 in textile categories and one in handicrafts. An additional “The Best” award was presented in the textile category.
The event also included an exhibition of Thai textiles and handicrafts by skilled weavers, artisans, and entrepreneurs from across the country.
The competition demonstrates Her Royal Highness’s ongoing commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship, developing Thai textile products, and promoting international recognition. These efforts also aim to create employment, generate income for local artisans and communities, and strengthen Thailand’s grassroots economy through sustainable cultural development. (NNT)
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