Laplae Teen Jok Sin
Tai Yuan local weaving · Ancient patterns of Laplae
One of the heritage skills that put Laplae on the map — the teen jok sin of the Tai Yuan people, exquisite hand-woven cloth with ancient patterns passed from one generation to the next, and a fine souvenir you can see and buy in Laplae town.
What Is the Laplae Teen Jok Sin?
The teen jok sin is a traditional hand-woven cloth of Tai Yuan women, the ancestors of the people of Laplae district, Uttaradit. "Jok" refers to the technique of picking up and pulling individual threads by hand to weave a pattern thread by thread, often using a porcupine quill as the tool — producing fine, intricate patterns that take a long time to weave. It's a hallmark passed down over many generations.
A sin (tube skirt) is structured in three parts: the "hua sin," the upper section often joined with white-and-red cloth; the "tua sin," the middle section usually woven with sparse patterns or supplementary weft; and the "teen sin," the lower section woven with the most exquisite jok technique — the source of the name. The patterns and colours you'll see most often favour greens, yellows and browns, after the ancient cloth of Laplae.
For its craftsmanship, the Laplae teen jok sin is a celebrated OTOP product of Uttaradit province and has won many awards. Travellers who are interested can stop to see the real thing, learn the weaving process and choose one as a souvenir in the Laplae area — especially at the Tai Yuan Teen Jok textile museum and the weaving groups in Chai Chumphon sub-district, the same neighbourhood as Hua Dum Resort.
A craft of
The Tai Yuan people of Laplae
Hallmark
Hand-picked jok teen sin (porcupine quill)
Status
Uttaradit OTOP product
See & buy at
The museum & Laplae weaving groups
Good to Know & How to Find the Laplae Teen Jok Sin
What is the "jok" technique?
Jok is picking up and pulling coloured threads by hand to weave a pattern thread by thread, often using a porcupine quill to lift them — producing fine patterns that take a long time to weave. Genuine jok cloth is valuable, with prices that reflect its intricacy.
The hua sin / tua sin / teen sin structure
A sin is divided into the hua sin (upper, often joined in white-and-red), the tua sin (middle, woven with sparse patterns or supplementary weft) and the teen sin (lower, with the most exquisite jok work). Understanding this structure helps you read and choose a cloth.
Laplae's ancient patterns and colours
Laplae teen jok comes in many patterns, with colours often favouring greens, yellows and browns after the old cloth. Some pieces in the museum are over a hundred years old, reflecting Tai Yuan wisdom across the eras.
Visit the Tai Yuan Teen Jok textile museum
The Tai Yuan Teen Jok textile museum in Laplae displays antique teen jok sin and the work of the weaving groups, and lets you see and learn the weaving process — a great place to start before you buy. Check the latest opening days and times before you go.
How to buy a souvenir wisely
Buy directly from the weaving groups or shops in Laplae for fair prices and the genuine article. Ask whether a piece is hand-jok work or a printed pattern before you decide. See more Laplae souvenirs in our "Laplae Souvenirs" article, and read about Mon Laplae, the weaving area, alongside.
Follow the Cloth of Laplae, Stay at Hua Dum Resort
Want to see and choose a genuine teen jok sin at the source in Laplae? Stay at Hua Dum Resort in Chai Chumphon sub-district, near the weaving area and Laplae's sights. Clean air-conditioned rooms ฿450–600 per night. Book via LINE or call 099-5029339.