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Fighters often carry the colour of their corner — red or blue. Choose the classic red and gold, the blue and gold, or the bright gold for the ring lights.

Hand-wash in cool water with a mild soap and lay it flat to dry. The cotton is sturdy, but gentle care keeps the weave tidy and the colour bright.

Soft cotton, woven by hand in the traditional pattern and finished with a clean end so it ties snugly around the arm. It is lightweight and comfortable to wear.

Each prajioud is woven by hand, so the pattern and colour are consistent but carry small handmade variations. That is part of what makes it a craft piece.

Traditionally it is tied on before the ring — often for the wai khru dance, and many fighters keep it on through the fight. Some wear it only in the ceremony.

It is a band of woven fabric that Muay Thai fighters tie around the upper arm before a fight. Traditionally it is given by a teacher or blessed by a monk, and it carries a fighter's lineage and respect for the sport.