Communication for the Preservation of the Wisdom of Silkworm Manure as a Folk Media of Sisaket Province

Abstract

Background and Aims: Wisdom of dyeing fabric with silkworm reflects the thoughts, beliefs, values, ways of life, traditions, and culture together. This research aims to study the communication methods used to preserve the wisdom of fabric dyeing with silkworm droppings and to study the assembly of the identity of the dyeing wisdom with silkworms of the silk weaving group as folk media in Sisaket province.

Methodology: This research is a Qualitative Research using the Textual Analysis method together with Field Research in the area of ​​Ban Alang, Khok Chan Subdistrict, Uthumphon Phisai District, Sisaket Province. 1) local wisdom experts and specialists in Thai weaving and fabric dyeing with silkworm droppings, consisting of 3 individuals. 2) the silk weavers from Alang Village, comprising 3 individuals, 3) the community enterprise group from Alang Village, with 3 individuals, and 4) media representatives from Sisaket Province, also with 3 individuals, totaling 12 participants.

Results: Communication to maintain the wisdom of dyeing the fabric with silkworm manure as a folk media of Sisaket province. Appears 4 forms: 1) Communication for transmitting knowledge within the family, which is interpersonal communication 2) Communication for sharing knowledge through interactions among community members, which is also interpersonal communication 3) Communication for expanding knowledge, which involves communication within large group communication and 4) Communication for disseminating knowledge, through the use of both traditional and new media is mass communication.

Conclusion: The wisdom of fabric dyeing with silkworm droppings demonstrates several aspects of identity: 1) the identity of honoring wisdom, 2) the identity of pride in this wisdom, 3) the identity of relationships, and 4) the identity of support. It is a distinctive identity, created by members of the society who have thought of, invented, selected, developed, passed down, and collaboratively built this tradition.