Sroi Dokh Mak : The Cultural Reproduction of Woven Cloths Symbol Maha Sarakham Province

Abstract

This research article aims to present the phenomenon of Sroi Dokh Mak on the status is made to be a symbol and cultural product of Mahasarakham Province and this research is the part of Sroi Dokh Mak : Identity of Silk amid Capitalism for  Economic Development,  Maha Sarakham Province. The targets groups used to collect data include woven fabric wisemen, practitioners, and stakeholders in Mahasarakham Province area. The data-collection tools used in this research were survey, structured and unstructured interview, observation, group conversation, and photography. The data triangulation was also used in this research. Collected data was presented in the descriptive form.

            The research results are as follows; The history of Sroi Dokh Mak woven fabric: it was found that historically woven fabrics had been connected to the people of Isan area for a long period of time and related the way of Isan life since the past. Sroi Dokh Mak woven fabric was related with a cultural identity that has been preserved and inherited handicrafts and patterns for a long time. It also plays an important role in demonstrating the symbolic identity of Maha Sarakham Province and has been made into a cultural product for enhancing the economy of the community, foundations and policies to encourage local villagers to turn to produce products for use in distribution under the concept of capitalism.