Upgrading Local Identity to Develop Innovative Silk Products for Creating a Community in Ban Han Sub-district, Kasetsomboon District, Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

Background and Aims: The weaving of Ban Han Sub-district Community, Kaset Sombun District, Chaiyaphum Province, is considered a prominent community. There are various patterns designed from ideas and beliefs. In addition, mudmee patterns are created from various things around to design fabric patterns, which have been passed down since ancient times. And there is the development of fabrics until they are famous and well-known today. This research aims to enhance local identity to develop innovative silk products to create economic value for the Ban Han Sub-district Community, Kaset Sombun District, Chaiyaphum Province.

Methodology: This qualitative research focuses on using data collection processes to gain in-depth information using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, a research model that combines action research and participatory research. The researcher collected data from in-depth interviews with key informants involved in silk products, community leaders, local scholars, civil servants, and community culture scholars. The research instruments used were semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions to develop innovative silk products in Ban Han Subdistrict with local identity for commercial purposes and to promote the creation of economic value in the Ban Han Subdistrict community, Kaset Sombun District, Chaiyaphum Province.

Results: It was found that the expertise and skills of the silk weavers tend to weave traditional patterns and adapted patterns according to market needs. Therefore, to create their own local identity, the silk weavers believe that using things around them, such as the name of the sub-district, to create patterns and combine them with various patterns according to the needs of the product user groups, adding patterns of the sub-district name to remind product users or recipients of the silk from Ban Han Sub-district, Kaset Sombun District, Chaiyaphum Province, and designing silk products to meet the needs of various user groups, such as being able to be used on infants and having properties to prevent insects from the smell of herbs, etc. In designing silk products, it is currently well known that the use of chemicals or additives that are not made from nature often has negative effects on health and the environment. Most people in society have begun to pay attention to using natural materials, including clothing and clothing made from natural materials. Protection from insect bites, such as mosquitoes, flies, and fruit flies, can be prevented by using herbs instead of using drugs or chemicals.

Conclusion: Developing the silk production process of Ban Han Sub-district with local identity Whether it is tools and equipment used in weaving, the silk weavers have developed and improved the weaving process, whether it is the silk pattern design process that combines and adapts patterns according to market needs. And combined with the unique patterns of Ban Han Subdistrict.