Crafts that go “beyond luxury”
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s tireless devotion to the revival of arts and crafts in Thailand is being honoured in London this week with the exhibition “Dressing Gods and Demons: Costumes for Khon” along with a khon performance, both of them part of London Craft Week 2017, which continues until Saturday.
Initiated by HRH the Prince of Wales, the event responds to a renaissance in the appreciation of creativity and craft and the role of unique skills and true talent.
The khon performance featuring the Tosakanth courting Sita episode from the Ramayana was staged at the opening party last night at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It will be repeated tomorrow and Friday (May 4-5) at Two Temple Place, and on Saturday (May 6) at the Thai Embassy in London. Both morning and afternoon sessions are available.
The third edition of London Craft Week has as its concept “Beyond Luxury”. The curated programme brings together more than 230 events from all corners of the globe fusing making, design, fashion, art, luxury, food, culture and shopping.
