The Study of the Factors of Handicraft Products, Woven Cat Bed, Lotus House Ban Tun Sub-district, Mueang District, Phayao Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research are 1) to study the cost and return of bamboo weaving machine, cat bed 2) the factors of the production of cat bed basketry business that affect the cost and return of the lotus basket weaving group, Ban Tu Sub-District, Muang District, Phayao Province.

The research results were found that

1. The respondents were 90.00% more female than males, aged 50 – 60 years old, employed in weaving cat bedding as an additional occupation. Most of them graduated from elementary school.
2. The cost of tools and equipment used in the production of cat bed baskets, including knives, are 63.50 baht, bamboo scissors 122 baht, meter tape 110 baht, hammer 193 baht, rope 51.40 baht, wire 70.20 baht, chemical dyes 15 baht, clamping pliers 87 baht, chisel 140 Baht Income from the sale of wicker products, cat bedding It was found that the sales of cat bedding products averaged 344,425 baht per year, the average direct raw material cost 235,000 baht per year and the average direct labor cost 22,900 baht per year.

       3. The operating factors of the cat bed basket weaving business that affect                   the overall cost and return of the manufacturers are at a high level. When                 considering each side, it was found that the pricing aspect the highest                       average was followed by distribution channels and sales promotion.

      4. Problems and obstacles from the production of woven cat bedding When                considering the list, it was found that The product is reliable that it will not              develop mold with the highest average, followed by uncertain market                        demand for products. Raw materials are damaged during wickerwork. Price            suppression from the middleman Labor cost for hiring basketry workers is              high.