Value of Cultural Identity of Local Mud Mee Silk in Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

This research aims to study the identity of Mud Mee Silk, and as a suggestion to promote
the traditional weaving of Mud Mee Silk. Target group was Mud Mee Silk manufacturer, and
experts of silk weaving, by purposive sampling. The tools used were in-depth interviews and small
focus group discussion. Data analysis was used by analytical descriptive methods. Research results
on identity value of Mud Mee Silk, found that 1. The wisdom of weaving was based on beliefs,
values, traditions, materials, tools and equipment used in weaving. It was scrutinized as wisdom in
the field of mulberry farming for to tying dye and weaving methods of Mud Mee Silk. The silk
pattern is the identity pattern by bring the Kaonaree pattern and the Meikhan pattern is applied to

proud to preserve the weaving traditions that have been inherited from the ancestors. 2. Mud Mee
native of Chaiyaphum province should be introduced knowledge of wisdom, weaving identity,
develop as a learning course, and selling product.
blend with other patterns. There were 17 identity patterns ; such as 1) Mei Khonaree, 2) Meikhan
Khonaree, 3) Meikhan Khonoi, 4) Meikhan Meekho, 5) Khomha, 6) Khomjett, 7) Khomkhao, 8)
Khokarnbin, 9) Khoslab, 10) Takho, 11) Meekhan Krabeung, 12) Khapia, 13) Khongann, 14)
Danghea, 15) Mangmom, 16) Fongnum, and 17) Khoniyom. The dyeing process uses most of the
natural raw materials such as yellow from Tonkhe tree, and red from shellac. The methods of
woven are made mostly by hand using silk produce from own house and buy from neighboring
villages. The target group is consistently woven. In addition to being unique apparel, they are
proud to preserve the weaving traditions that have been inherited from the ancestors. 2. Mud Mee
native of Chaiyaphum province should be introduced knowledge of wisdom, weaving identity,
develop as a learning course, and selling product.