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BEYOND SILK. Experience the iconic collections of our finest silk and exquisite fabrics.
James Harrison Wilson Thompson (March 21, 1906 – disappeared March 26, 1967; declared dead 1974) was an American businessman who helped revitalize the Thai silk industry in the 1950s and 1960s. At the time of his disappearance he was one of the most famous Americans living in Asia.
As the world’s largest producer of hand‑woven fabrics, Jim Thompson is especially known for its legendary Thai silks. Jim Thompson is exceptional among luxury textile houses today for our commitment to an entirely in house silk manufacturing process.
May 9, 2016 · The best-known American in the picturesque kingdom of Thailand is a greying, well-tanned onetime architect named James H. W. Thompson, 52, who has almost singlehanded saved Thailand’s vital...
Renowned as the legendary producer of Thai silk with a uniquely rich history that dates back to 1950, Jim Thompson has today become a brand synonymous with iconic and innovative collections of textiles beyond silk that are widely used by influential figures in the design industry.
Aug 19, 2019 · Jim Thompson (1906-1967 CE) was an adventure-loving American who lived in Bangkok following the end of World War II and disappeared in Malaysia in 1967 CE. He is called the Silk King because he helped save Thailand's centuries-old silk industry and created an international demand for this luxurious fabric.
THE WORLD OF JIM THOMPSON. For over half a century, Jim Thompson, 'The Thai Silk Company' has been recognized as the legendary manufacturer of Thai silk. With its own Design Studios, Textile Mill, Art Center, Museum, Fashion Retail Shops, and Restaurants; the company continues to thrive at the forefront of the design industry as the iconic ...
