Commerce Ministry Unveils Commemorative Stamps Honoring Princess Sirivannavari, Celebrating WIPO Award
Thailand Post and the Commerce Ministry released commemorative stamps honoring Princess Sirivannavari's WIPO award and her work revitalizing Thai textiles and sustainable fashion design.
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Suthammaphand revealed that the Commerce Ministry's Department of Intellectual Property, in collaboration with Thailand Post Company Limited, has created the commemorative stamp series titled "Naree Ratana." The stamps feature a portrait of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana in traditional Thai dress, alongside the WIPO award certificate and her initials "S.R." beneath a royal crown, set against the "Sirinart Pasataraphon" textile pattern—a design created by the Princess herself.
The Princess has been instrumental in reviving and advancing Thai textile wisdom and handicrafts, transforming traditional fabrics into contemporary designs suitable for everyday wear while gaining international recognition. She has championed the concept of "Sustainable Fashion," harmonizing cultural artistry with environmental and social responsibility. The exhibition, themed "The Journey of Royal Creative Excellence," involves collaboration from multiple sectors including SIRIVANNAVARI brand, the Community Development Department, the Thai Handicraft Promotion Institute, Thai Post, Icon Craft, and Siam Paragon, showcasing how the Princess studied traditional patterns from all Thai regions and transformed them into modern works that preserve deep cultural roots.
The Princess has granted fabric designs to community artisans nationwide, creating employment and improving livelihoods sustainably. Eighteen of her textile designs have been registered for copyright with the Department of Intellectual Property between 2021 and 2025, including patterns such as "Dok Rak Ratchakanya" and "Siri Vachira Aphon." The exhibition represents an important opportunity for the public to understand the value of Thai textiles, handicrafts, and intellectual property, while recognizing how creative work rooted in cultural heritage contributes to balanced and sustainable economic and social development.
