Integration of Benjarong Porcelain Motifs into Mai Tam Mee Silk Pattern Design: A Cross-Media Approach to Thai Craft Innovation

Siqi Song; Warin  Boonyaputthipong; Thanasit  Chantaree

Authors

Siqi Song Faculty of Architecture Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Warin Boonyaputthipong Faculty of Architecture Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Thanasit Chantaree Faculty of Architecture Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Keywords:

Benjarong porcelain, Pattern integration, Cross-media design, Cultural heritage

Abstract

The preservation and innovation of traditional crafts face the dual challenge of maintaining cultural authenticity while achieving contemporary value. This study addressed this issue by exploring the integration of traditional Benjarong porcelain patterns into contemporary Mai Tam Mee silk design. Using qualitative methods, the research decoded the cultural semantics of Benjarong patterns from the reign of King Rama II and conducted a comparative analysis with the form of Mai Tam Mee. The results revealed a visual complementarity between the two. Based on this, key design elements were extracted from seven dimensions to guide the redesign. Two design proposals, validated by experts, demonstrated the feasibility of transforming the aesthetic of porcelain into textile applications while preserving cultural meaning. This study not only provides a practical framework for the contemporary transformation of traditional patterns but also creates a material dialogue in response to the “21^st Century Maritime Silk Road.”

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