Shining the spotlight on Isaan
Seacon Bangkae turns its sights on “Modern I-Isaan” over the next week, showcasing products an and traditional knowledge from the Northeast from a different angle.
The event brings together minimalistic home decor handicrafts and fusion Isaan cuisine, which have been adapted for a chic, modern look and feel but still maintain the regional identity that has been carried down from generation to generation.
A demonstration of basket weaving and local fabric weaving, as well as indigo dying will also be available. Customers can shop for products and sample tasty and spicy food from tomorrow (October 5) through October 14 at the Main Atrium of the shopping centre on Phetchkasem Road.
“The event is held for customers and members of the public to widen their horizons and learn about Isaan,” says the mall’s Songsiriwan Lertnarong.
Visitors can also enjoy reed mat weaving demonstrations from Maha Sarakham province, basket weaving and have a go at designing their own patterns for indigo dyeing at just Bt100 per piece. Only 10 pieces will be made per day.
More than 60 vendors will be offering indigo-dyed fabric, checked harem trousers, silk fabric, checked pattern dolls, fashionable apparel made of checked fabric, home decor handicrafts, organic fermented pork, spicy seafood papaya salad, deep-fried spiced meat on stick, neck fillet steak, and much more.
For more information, call (02) 454 7777 or visit Facebook.com/SeaconBangkaeFanPage and www.SeaconBangKae.com.
