Hand-Woven Fabrics in Chiang Mai Thailand Where to see Hand-Woven Fabrics in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Hand-Woven Fabrics in Chiang Mai In the past, weaving was a most important skill for Thai women. Plain designs were for daily use, while those woven for rituals or ceremonies were elaborate. In the north, cotton was woven by the Tai Yuan and Tai Leu, and silk was woven by the Lao