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Panung

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Queen Sunandha, one of the four consorts of King Chulalongkorn wearing pha nung and pha biang

The panung or pha nung (Thai: ผ้านุ่ง, RTGSpha nung, pronounced [pʰâː nûŋ]) is a lower attire worn by individuals from Siam.

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Panung is a traditional garment worn in Thailand.[1] It is a long strip of cloth, described in 1921 by the US vice-consul as "a piece of cotton cloth 3 by 10 feet"[1] is wrapped around the waist, reaching below the knees. The cloth is sometimes passed between the legs and tucked at the back[2] in a fashion known as chong kraben. The garment is normally paired with a sabai or pha hom, a similar cloth used to cover the upper body.[1]

Variations

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Panung is a versatile garment that can be worn by anyone, regardless of gender. It is available in different qualities, with first quality being Patta. Patta is a durable printed cloth that features bold check patterns or with cross designed patterns. It is possible for this item to have one or more stripes at either end.[3] The second quality is Papoon, characterized by fast coloration and the narrow stripes woven into the cloth.[3] It is also woven with a two-and-two checking pattern.[4] The third quality is known as Palai, which refers to proper sizing of materials and a stiffened structure.[3]

Contemporary Western clothing is moving away from the traditional Panung style of dressing.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Hansen, Carl C (11 April 1921). "Market for Ready-Made Clothing in Siam". Commerce Reports. 2 (83). Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Department of Commerce: 226.
  2. ^ "panung | Definition of panung in English by Oxford Dictionaries". Oxford Dictionaries | English. Archived from the original on July 25, 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  3. ^ a b c Commerce Reports. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Department of Commerce. 1915. p. 574.
  4. ^ "The Project Gutenberg eBook of Piece Goods Manual, by A. E. Blanco". www.gutenberg.org. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  5. ^ The Journal of the Siam Society. The Society. 1951. p. 218.