The Unique Identities of Pga K’nyau Hand Woven Textiles

Abstract

This research aimed to study the unique identity of the woven textiles of the Pga K’nyau in conjunction with providing hands on lessons to students. This hands on learning experience in order to produce graduates with practical knowledge based on the concept and theory of identity and integration. The population used in this study were 7 Pga K’nyau villages in Ban Tha, Lamphun province and 25 students from the Department of Packaging Technology. The instruments used in this study were the unstructured interview, focus group discussion and descriptive analysis. The research found that the unique identity of Pga K’nyau  woven textiles was its patterns and styles that are influenced by their myths and folklores,  traditional beliefs, livelihood and ritual ceremonies.