The Development and Enhancement of Production, and Value Adding of Creative Handicraft for Improving Community-Based Economy in Phrae Province

Abstract

          The purposes of this study were 1) to develop the prototype of bamboo basketry products, and 2) to improve the manufacturing process and add value to bamboo basketry products for developing community-based economy in Phrae province. An participatory action research (PAR), one of qualitative research methodology, was applied in this study. The research instruments consisted of in-depth interview, focus group discussion, and product development action plans.

           The results were as follows.

1. The results concerning the development of bamboo basketry product’s prototype indicated that “Dok Sak”, one of unique patterns for sticky rice box, was created for product’s quality, reliability, cost, and market, leading to product enhancement and value adding. The processes of creating prototype consisted of 1. preparing weaving materials, 2. Preparing bamboo strips (Sen Tok), and 3. weaving processes.
2. The results concerning the creative basketry products’ manufacturing process and value adding showed that the participants improved sticky rice box products by applying “Dok Sak” pattern, regarded as skill development, product enhancement, and value adding, leading to high-quality basketry product, with participants had knowledge before and after at the statistical significance level of 0.01.