MON’S UNIQUENESS PATTERN DESIGN IN BANG KHAYAENG SUBDISTRICT, MUEANG DISTRICT, PATHUM THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study Mon’s history, culture, traditions, way of life, arts, unique pattern and to design unique Mon patterns in Bang Khayaeng Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province. The researcher used a qualitative research method to collect data on Mon’s history, culture, traditions, way of life, arts, and uniqueness. Data were collected through participatory observation and in-depth interviews with leaders, local wisdom keepers, and residents. A quantitative research method was also employed using questionnaires with experts in each field.

The findings revealed that Mon’s unique patterns, derived from studying their history, culture, traditions, way of life, arts and unique pattern, include eggplant flowers, stars, and swans. The evaluation results of Mon’s unique patterns by experts were high, with the eggplant flower and star patterns each averaging 3.87, and the swan pattern averaging 3.73.