On April 8, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya presided over the grand opening of the “Thailand Gallery” at the Royal Thai Embassy in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Her Royal Highness, the founder and creative director of her namesake luxury fashion maison, is a major promoter of Thai textiles, continuing the legacy of her grandmother, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
In this prestigious collaboration, Quattro Design, the official distributor of the Dutch luxury brand Eichholtz in Thailand served as the primary design curator. The brand played an important role in selecting the exquisite beauty of “Don Koi Thai" textile from Sakon Nakhon for the gallery. Developed under Her Royal Highness’s “Don Koi Model” project, these textiles have been reimagined for the world’s most sophisticated interiors.
Praowphan Laohapongchana, CEO of Quattro Design and official importer of Eichholtz Thailand, alongside Edwin van der Gun, Chief Creative Officer of Eichholtz
Quattro Design bridges the gap between local heritage and international luxury by integrating Don Koi textile with world-class furniture from Eichholtz. The Thailand Gallery was conceived by the Royal Thai Embassy in The Hague as a showcase for Thai identity centred around the themes of “Modernity, Sustainability and Creative Wisdom". The gallery offers a multi-sensory experience, blending physical artistry with digital innovation.
The Thailand Gallery features three curated spaces:
The Rose Room: Inspired by the birth colour of Her Royal Highness and the regal hues of the Grand Palace. Here, Don Koy textiles are masterfully integrated into contemporary furniture, creating a vibrant and modern dialogue.
The Queen’s Room: A profound tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, capturing a sense of timeless elegance through a palette of azure blue and radiant yellow. The inclusion of yellow draws inspiration from the royal birthday colours of both His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. When paired with the signature blue, these hues form a classic and sophisticated harmony that reflects an enduring royal grace.
The Gallery: A dedicated space for rotating exhibitions of Thai craftsmanship, supported by high-tech digital displays to offer an immersive educational journey.
Beyond the embassy walls, these masterpieces were also featured in a curated window display at the De Bijenkorf Flagship Store in the heart of Amsterdam as a way to showcase Thai design to global audiences.
