Graphic Patterns Adopting from Architectural Decoration of Khmer Temples in Ikat Silk of Cloth Design

Abstract

The concept of promoting the economic development is created by propelling the economy based on using the knowledge base. Researchers have recognized the value of the Khmer temple architectural  decoration (KAD) accommodation can be a model to create two dimension graphic design (2DG) with contemporary style: universal but local identity. This research objective was to design products from KAD in Buriram province Ikat silk textile and to follow up and study consumers’ acceptance of products.  Methods used to design and produce the product design process were 4 women's dress  and 2 men's shirts. The results for the consumers were a total of 120 people. The properties of the sample population was female, aged 51-60 years with a 25,001 to 30,000 baht per month. The results from the study of the consumer acceptance of products showed that  when they first saw the product, they loved it. They liked the  pattern that reflected the pattern of the seen in the Khmer temple. They believed that handmade product  would become popular and they were proud of in their cultural heritage that maintains their identity in the globalization.