The creative development of Khathub Thai fabrics in Nong Bua Daeng District Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

             The purposes of this research were: 1) to Study the history and identity of community weaving Nong Bua Daeng District in Chaiyaphum Province, 2) to design and develop Thai fabrics with creative Krathup patterns. and  3) to Create knowledge about the design and production of Thai cloth with Krathup pattern. Nong Bua Daeng District Chaiyaphum Province. This research is documentary and qualitative research. It is combined operations and fieldwork and in-depth interviews group, especially in the area of the Ban Lat Wang Muang community in Nong Bua Daeng District, Chaiyaphum Province. The total is 15 persons specifically, people with knowledge and ability in weaving.
             The research result found that:
             1. Chaiyaphum Province has a history of Thai weaving, which silk dates back to the founding of Chaiyaphum (B.E2360) and inherited later. The Silk with Mee Khank Khor Naree pattern It is a unique Mudmee fabric pattern of Chaiyaphum Province. It is made by combining the ancient pattern of Mudmee with Khonari pattern. Which Her Royal Highness Princess Prapunpeehuwgn to preserve and the name was given as "Lai Khon Naree".
             2. Designed by using graphs to draw patterns according to geometric principles and developed Thai fabrics with creative Krathup patterns that expresses a unique identity Ban Lat Wang Muang Nong Bua Daeng District Chaiyaphum Province, 1 pattern for a model. The community owns the rights.
             3. Created knowledge about the design and production of Thai cloth with Krathup pattern showing the process of designing Thai fabrics for Ban Lat Wang Muang Community Nong Bua Daeng District Chaiyaphum Province. Displayed at the community distribution center for people and tourists to study.