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What is Jim Thompson famous for?
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Jim Thompson was an American buinsnessman famous for reviving the silk industry in Thailand. He co-founded the Thai Silk Company Limited in 1948. He was also a spy and avid collector of art from Southeast Asia. Shop an array of Jim Thompson fabric on 1stDibs.
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Nagara Couture for Jim Thompson 2 Pieces Silk Pants and Top
By Jim Thompson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Nagara Couture for Jim Thompson 2 pieces 100 % silk pants and top,
Vintage Nagara by Jim Thompson
Category
20th Century Thai Bohemian Textiles
Materials
Silk
Jim Thompson Vintage Silk Textile Fabric
By Jim Thompson
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
What to say? Just say Jim Thompson and imagine a beautiful and lightly valuable fabric. Never used
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Jim Thompson Burnt Orange Large Floor Pillow Cover with Elephant Print
By Jim Thompson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
weavers to create silks that would dazzle the world
Jim Thompson fabrics soon won a devoted following
Category
20th Century Thai Anglo Raj Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
A Vintage 1990s silk floral printed scarf by Jim Thompson
Located in London, GB
A great silk scarf by Jim Thompson. The scarf is in a heavy raw silk and hand rolled, with a floral
Category
1990s Thai Scarves
Long Blue Silk Vintage Ikat Scarf Custom Lumbar Pillow with Down Fill
By Jim Thompson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
silk and showcases an ikat pattern with white detail. Paired with a silk backing, this scarf has been
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Down
Thai Silk Lotus Print Resort Dress
Located in New York, NY
wear as a Resort ready dress, made and imported by Jim Thompson for the American market. Wonderfully
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