Lomphok
Thai ceremonial headgear
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The lomphok (Thai: ลอมพอก, pronounced [lɔ̄m.pʰɔ̂ːk]; literally, "piled up [and] layered [wrapped head cover]")[1] is a ceremonial headgear of Thailand, historically worn by royalty and nobility. It is a tall pointed hat, made of white cloth wrapped around a bamboo frame. The lomphok is believed to have been adapted from the turbans of Safavid-dynasty Persia during the Ayutthaya period, and its use is extensively documented by European writers who came into contact with Siam during the reign of King Narai.[2] In particular, its use by Kosa Pan and the other diplomats of the embassy to the court of Louis XIV in 1686 became a sensation in French society.[3] Today, the lomphok can be seen worn by officials in the Royal Ploughing Ceremony and royal funeral processions.
Gallery
These are examples of Siamese people wearing lomphok during different social and ceremonial occasions throughout Thai history.
Kosa Pan Ambassador of Siam Portrait 1686
Almanch 1687
Siamese Ambassadors and Artus de Lionne 1686 by Jacques Duplessis
Royal ploughing ceremony day 10
Funeral officials wearing lomphok escorting the royal urn during the funeral of Bhumibol Adulyadej
Lek Panikkabut
Siamese Man in Traditional Attire by Mercier 1845
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