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Zodiac color

What is the color for your Zodiac sign?

Color is a perception of how we see various wavelengths of light, but it has also held ...
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Strength, Wisdom and Enlightenment: Understanding Elephants in Thai Culture

Strength, Wisdom and Enlightenment: Understanding Elephants in Thai Culture

The importance of the elephant in Thai culture and society dates back thousands of year...
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Do Buddhists Celebrate Christmas?

Do Buddhists Celebrate Christmas?

For Buddhists, especially those living in the western world, the holidays are a time of...
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Thai Reflexology: Discover Its Origins and Healing Powers

Thai Reflexology: Discover Its Origins and Healing Powers

At Hippie Pants we are always working to educate and promote every aspect of Thailand, ...
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Where does cotton come from?

Where does cotton come from?

Soft and breathable. Fluffy and light. Pure and natural. When you hear the word "cotton...
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What is traditional Thai dress and how was it worn?

What is traditional Thai dress and how was it worn?

Some of our customers ask us whether Thai harem pants are really worn in Thailand. Some ask us whether they are not more Indian than Thai and others ask us whether these are traditional types of clothing for Thai women. 

To answer these questions we need to delve into the history of Thai fashion and indeed Thai history. A lot will depend on how we define traditional and how far back we want to go. In other words, how many years, decades or centuries do we need to roll back before reaching what we consider traditional.

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