The Study and Application of Local Wisdom in Local Hand-woven Textiles to Design a Unique Contemporary Pattern in Srisaket Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study Srisaket’s local wisdom in hand-woven textiles, with the aim to analyze the unique characteristics of local hand-woven textiles and to design a contemporary unique pattern. The information was derived from two major sources: 1) academic resources related to Srisaket’s local culture and local woven fabrics, and 2) field data collection through observations and interviews with the expert groups in woven textiles in Srisaket. The sample population consists of 8 people from three groups. The findings show that the marble glass pattern (Look Kaew) is the most popular woven local textile pattern in Srisaket. To enhance Srisaket’s identity and promote Srisaket as the center of cultural and community tourism in Southern Isaan, the researcher created a unique contemporary design. There were four steps in the pattern design process: 1) specifying a unique pattern that is not currently popular in Srisaket, 2) drafting a pattern on paper, 3) constructing a model using Adobe Illustrator (AI) and 4) creating a physical model by weaving it by hand. This process integrates Srisaket’s pre-existing traditional Srisaket patterns with contemporary designs. This method may attract a wider range of buyers, especially middle-aged and young generation consumers, who possess purchasing power.