Thai Silk Co. Ltd.
American, founded 1948
The Thai Silk Company Limited, globally known under the brand Jim Thompson, is the premier manufacturer of Thai silk and a luxury lifestyle brand founded in 1948. Established by American architect and entrepreneur James H.W. Thompson, the company is credited with single-handedly saving Thailand's silk industry from extinction and elevating it to international fame. Famous for its vibrant jewel tones and dramatic color combinations, it remains the world's largest producer of hand-woven fabrics, operating a farm-to-fabric model that preserves traditional weaving skills.