The Yok Dok artitst sof Lamphun have assisted Her Majesty Queen Silikit in tracing the patterns of ancient robes and recreating them. They have also been honored by having their cloth be part of Her Majesty the Queen’s wardrobe and shown abroad. Furthermore the Department of Fine Arts has commissioned the artisans to study and collect ancient patterns, and to wave those patterns anew for future generations to study. The creation of Yok Dok silk is a complex process which requires highly skilled weavers. The sophistication of the pattern varies, but the more shuttles are used the more refined the end result. The finest pieces of work can reach very high price when sold. Although Yok Dok silk has been around for a long time, the difficult of making it meant that it was very rare in former times, so it was normally only worn by royalty and nobility for special occasions. The people of Lamphun have woven cotton cloth for use around the home for a long time, but in the past the designs were very simple. It was Chao Dara Rasmi, the royal consort of King Rama V and a relative of the Royal Governor of Lamphun, who passed on the knowledge of fine brocade she had learned from the royal court’ Ashe first taught the techniques to the Royal Governor’s wife and daughter. In turn these techniques were passed from the place to the people Lamphun. From there, Lamphun has developed into an important national center of Yok Dok silk weaving.