via Pattaya Mail, 20 July 2024: Thailand’s Olympic jerseys for Paris 2024 feature designs inspired by the prehistoric pottery of Ban Chiang. The jerseys, made from recycled plastic bottles, reflect the unique red cord markings of Ban Chiang pottery, celebrating Thailand’s cultural heritage on the global stage.
The making of pottery in Ban Chiang dates back to prehistoric times, and the works are well known for their pattern of red cord markings.
The jerseys of Thailand’s athletes for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 were made under the theme “Be Our Spirit,” with patterns inspired by pottery discovered at the Ban Chiang Archaeological Site in Udon Thani Province. The making of pottery in Ban Chiang dates back to prehistoric times, and the works are well known for their pattern of red cord markings. The site was inscribed on UNESCO’s Cultural World Heritage List in 1992. The jerseys were also made with fabric woven from recycled plastic bottles.
Source: Thailand’s Olympic jerseys showcase charm of Ban Chiang’s World Heritage – Pattaya Mail
