CREATIVE CULTURE OF WOVEN FABRIC WITH A WOVEN PATTERN, KOH YO SUBDISTRICT, MUEANG DISTRICT, SONGKHLA PROVINCE

Abstract

The purposes of this research were: 1) Study the wisdom of the Takat pattern woven fabric in Koh Yo Subdistrict, Mueang District, Songkhla Province, and 2) To get guidelines for developing woven fabrics with a woven pattern fabric into the creation of contemporary fashion bags and apparel products. This research utilized a qualitative method combined with participatory action research (PAR). Data were collected through interviews and focus group discussions with key informants: 1) Five experts in Takat pattern woven fabric design; 2) Two sewists; and 3) One expert in Takat pattern weaving, all with over 20 years of weaving experience. The data were then synthesized to obtain knowledge of the wisdom in Takat pattern woven fabric as a guideline for studying and developing the Takat pattern woven fabric into the creation of contemporary fashion bags and apparel products. The research results were presented in a descriptive format. The research results revealed that the knowledge of the fighting fish pattern woven fabric in Koh Yo Subdistrict, Mueang District, Songkhla Province stemmed from the way of life of the villagers in the community who work as local fishermen. They use fishing nets or nets to catch aquatic animals, which become worn out over time. Women who worked at home, would repair the house. They were inspired when they saw the patterns of the kad, so they adapted them and designed them into the Ko Yo woven fabric pattern. This has been passed down to the present day and has developed the kad pattern into creating contemporary bags and fashion clothing.