Development of the Process for Supporting Copyright Protection of Local Folk Wisdom and Fabric Pattern Identity of Thai Song Dum Ethnic Group in Suphun Buri Province

Abstract

This study entitled “Development of the Process for Supporting Copyright Protection on Local Folk Wisdom and Fabric Pattern Identity of Thai Song Dum Ethnic Group in Suphun Buri Province” is aimed to study the rationale, identity and the present aspects of local fabric pattern as one of the folk wisdom of the ethnic group. This research intends to study the process of producing and conserving the local fabric pattern as well as the appropriate way in supporting copyright protection to this local folk wisdom of Thai Song Dum ethnic group in Suphun Buri province. The study has obtained the target group through the purposive sampling which comprises all together 80 people from the groups of key informants, performers and general concerned personnel. This study is conducted in the form of qualitative research in which the research instruments being used are comprised a survey form, observation form, in-depth interview form conduct of group discussion and workshop. The data information being obtained will be analyzed according to the purposes and objectives by used Triangulation Technique. The research outcomes were presented through Descriptive Analysis.

The research findings reveal that each single pattern of folk crafts in the fabrics being produced has represented the lifestyle, belief, custom, philosophy and identity of this particular Thai Song Dum ethnic group. The problems and obstacle found that the new generation has isn’t keen of interest in fabric weaving.

           In terms of the processes for supporting copyright protection on local folk wisdom and identity of Yah-Huern and Dok Phum Sawan the owner or initiator of fabric pattern has to submit the request of copyright protection on local folk wisdom to the Department of Intellectual Property at the Ministry of Commerce.