Development of Hmong embroidered souvenir product to enhance the potential of the elderly in Galyani Vadhana District, Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

           This research has the objectives 1) to develop an innovative process in order to improve the skills of the elderly by reducing the time required for embroidery and 2) to study the product design of Hmong ethnic embroidery souvenir product in Galyani Vadhana District, Chiang Mai Province.This is a Quantitative Research using participatory action research approach. The sample groups used in the study were 25 of Hmong elderly residing in Galyani Vadhana District, Chiang Mai Province together with external visitors. The sample group was specifically selected. The tools used in this study were product design sketches for Hmong embroidered souvenir product in Galyani Vadhana District, Chiang Mai Province 3 groups and 9 categories accordingly.  The information was collected by brainstorming ideas along with using interview forms and satisfaction questionnaires towards design aspects, embroidery patterns and usability. Statistics used in the study were percentage, mean and standard deviation together with qualitative content analysis. As a result of the research, the starry embroidery pattern was obtained. 2) Satisfaction evaluation results on the product sketch design for Hmong  embroidered souvenirs to enhance the potential of the elderly Province with 9 designs revealing that the design that received the most satisfaction was the children's dress type 1.2 with the value (x ̅ = 4.66 S.D. = 0.19) receiving the highest level of satisfaction.