Developing Appropriate Technology for Mudmee Silk Designs at Sanmaka Sub-district, Pa Daet District, Chiang Rai Province

Abstract

This study was a participatory action research. The purpose of the study was aimed to develop appropriate technology for mudmee silk designs at Sanmaka Sub-district, Pa Daet District, Chiang Rai Province. The research participants were 46 members of the silk weaving groups of Ban Wang Pha and Ban Wang Sila. Data were collected by means of interviews, group discussions, observations, and participatory workshops. Content analysis techniques were utilized for data analysis.

            The results showed that 1) the collection, copying, and designing of mudmee fabric patterns were inherited from generation to generation. 2) The use of a ready-made computer program to collect, copy, and design the patterns of mudmee fabric by the members of the silk weaving groups enabled them to design new beautiful patterns which made them can collect more patterns of mudmee fabric and practical in utilizing for weaving. 3) The use of a ready-made computer program also enabled them to create two new design patterns of mudmee fabric for silk weaving groups including Lanna Kom and Mudmee Hong Dam patterns.