Jim Thompson Thailand - Makeup and Cosmetic Bag Gray Printed Pink Elephants
Zip with Silver hook JT (Jim Thompson)
"Jim Thompson" branded on the
front of the bag: Silver color
Dimensions:
Length: 22cm (8.66”)
Width: 7cm (2.75”)
Height: 14cm (5.51”)
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Who is Jim Thompson?
Jim Thompson (1906-1967) was a famous American in Thailand ... best known
for sure.
While he was an architect in New York before World War II, Jim Thompson
closed his practice and enlisted in the U.S. Army, fought in the campaign in
Europe, Asia and arrived with a contingent whose objective was restore the
independence and freedom of Thailand then occupied by the Japanese army.
However the war ended before the start of operations. He arrived shortly
after in Bangkok as intelligence officer of the OSS (later CIA).
When he left the army, he decided to return to Thailand and live there, He
developed a passion for hand-woven silk developed to focus on the revival of
this craft obsolete.
Draftsman and colorist talent, his participation was fundamental to the
revival of Thai silk weaving and the international reputation she acquired.
Since his arrival in the country, Thompson began collecting pieces of Thai
silk.
She seduces him by his surprising color combinations and the uneven texture
that distinguishes it from Japanese or Chinese silks, more flexible. In 1947,
decided to sell Thai silk, Thompson flew to New York, a suitcase full of
samples of silk. A fashion editor is passionate about fabrics and immediately
offered him his support.
Back in Thailand, he created a company of which he is majority shareholder
and director.
Jim Thompson stores: In early 1950, Thompson opened his first shop in
Bangkok that had a huge success.
Soon he is visited by Queen Sirikit, who has never worked hard to promote
crafts and cultural heritage Thais.
She becomes his client's most famous and most influential. During her
official visits abroad has, she wears outfits made in traditional silks that
fail to catch the attention of French fashion designer Pierre Balmain.
Orders flooded in from around the world.
Today, you can not visit Thailand without going into a store and buy Jim
Thompson or you will find beautiful items that have both Thai silk, cotton,
fabric blends extraordinary ... you'll find in scarves, ties , shirts, cushion
covers and beautiful collection of handbags Jim Thompson.
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* To Australia : 10/15 days
* To The United States & Canada : 15/21 days
* To Southeast Asia (Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Macau…) : 10/15 days
* To Europe: 10/15 days
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