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TheSinh (Lao:ສິ້ນ,[sȉn];Thai:ซิ่น,RTGS: sin,[sîn];Tai Nuea: ᥔᥤᥢᥲ;Northeastern Thai:สิ้น,[sìn]), or commonly (Thai:ผ้าซิ่น,RTGS: pha sin),[1] is a handmade traditional skirt, often made of silk, worn byLao women[2] andThai women, particularlynorthern Thai andnortheastern Thai women. It is a tubeskirt.[3] Its pattern can indicate which region the wearer is from. In present-day Thailand,pha sins are typically worn at special events. However, in Laos,Sinhs are worn more regularly in daily life.
Asinh is typically composed of three components:
The sinh is made ofsilk or handwoven cotton. They come in different textures and designs, frequently created in rural areas. Premium silk versions may go for over 50,000baht per piece, particularly if created by a well-known traditional weaver. Less expensive fabrics cost about 3,000 baht.[1]
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