Jim Thompson X Juli Baker and Summer: Limited Edition Silk Scarf Collaboration in Celebration of Mother’s Day
Jim Thompson X Juli Baker and Summer is the first collaboration in the Jim Thompson Artists-in-Residence 2025: Scarf Edition, portraying themes of womanhood, motherhood, and family memories.
Jim Thompson is proud to announce a new artistic collaboration with Juli Baker and Summer, as part of its acclaimed Artists-in-Residence campaign, with a range of 3 unique silk scarf designs incorporating themes of womanhood, motherhood, and family memories. The limited-edition collection is now available in celebration of Mother’s Day.
Launched at the beginning of 2023, the Artists-in-Residence campaign has successfully infused the Thai fashion industry with fresh energy and creativity with a range of artistic collaborations. Juli Baker and Summer is the first collaboration in the Jim Thompson Artists-in-Residence 2025: Scarf Edition, which will feature three emerging Thai artists, each invited to design prints exclusively for the brand’s iconic collection.
Chanaradee “Phaan” Chatrakul Na Ayudhya, also known as Juli Baker and Summer, is a writer, artist, and enthusiastic traveler. Her paintings are characterized by vivid, semi-abstract shapes, and color palettes that evoke the warmth of summer. Conveying layered themes of womanhood, her compositions often depict young women, both relaxed and emotionally overwhelmed, with stylized brushstrokes and excerpts of her handwriting to present an array of her subjects’ emotions. Both Jim Thompson and Juli Baker and Summer believe that design is more than aesthetics—it is a powerful medium for storytelling.
Jim Thompson X Juli Baker and Summer Collection
The collection consists of three floral silk scarf prints, entitled Alisa, Plath’s Fig Tree, and Mom’s Sunflower, each representing a love letter to mothers, daughters, and the many roles women play. The dream-like tones blend memories, femininity, and floral imagery into something joyful, yet reflective. Each piece showcases the expressive quality of Juli Baker and Summer’s original hand-painted artworks.
Alisa is a tribute to the artist’s grandmother. When she could no longer walk to the garden, the family would bring her flowers from around their home, including bougainvillea, hibiscus, and yellow elder that are present in the design.
Plath’s Fig Tree is an homage to the late American author, Sylvia Plath. The artwork was inspired by a passage in her first novel, The Bell Jar, which made the artist reflect on the lives of her mother and grandmother, how their dreams were shaped or sacrificed under the weight of gender roles and societal expectations.
Mom’s Sunflower represented the artist’s recollection of a letter her mother wrote to her after she took her on a trip to Japan. The letter was signed off with the gentle words, “Thank you, my little sunflower. May you bloom wherever you go”.
“I’ve admired Jim Thompson, not just as a brand, but for how they’ve celebrated local craftsmanship and incorporated independent Thai artists’ designs over the years,” added Juli Baker and Summer. “This collection feels especially intimate and personal, having left a mark on me as an artist and as a daughter. Through these works I wanted to explore motherhood in all its forms, its beauty, complexity, and quiet strength, using flowers as symbols for the stories, sacrifices, and tenderness that often go unspoken. I hope it resonates with others, especially those who see parts of their own stories reflected in it.”
The scarf collection, meticulously crafted from printed 100% silk twill in a 33″ x 33″ square format, showcases the expressive quality of the original hand-painted artworks, translated to a lightweight fabric with Jim Thompson’s renowned precision. Every shade, every brushstroke feels alive, preserving the texture and expressive quality of the original paintings. Both a conversation piece statement and a versatile wardrobe essential, each scarf makes for a heartfelt, thoughtful gift for mothers and loved ones this coming Mother’s Day.
Nunnapat Verojanavat, Marketing Director of Jim Thompson, said, “Juli Baker and Summer represents a fresh, innovative approach that resonates deeply with our ethos and respect for artistic design and textile heritage. Our collaboration shares a passion for creating pieces that are not just products, but genuine works of art. This unique collection reimagines traditional craftsmanship through a modern lens.”
The limited-edition collection is now available, just in time for Thai Mother’s Day, which falls on August 12th. Customers will be able to discover and purchase the collection at all Jim Thompson stores and via the official online store at www.jimthompson.com
