A Study of Development of Folk Wisdom for the Promotion of Community Products : A Case Study of Khit Weaving Community at Ban Non Salao, Nong Tum Sub-District, Phu Khiao District, Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were (1) to study the wisdom of the Nonsela community; Nong Tum Phu Khieo District, Chaiyaphum Province (2) To study the creative process of khid weaving handicrafts of Nonsela community. Nong Tum and (3) for the creation of khaid weaving handicrafts from the local wisdom of Non Sela community. Nong Tum Phu Khieo District, Chaiyaphum Province is a qualitative research. Use interview and satisfaction assessment as research tools. The population and sample were community leaders, Nonsela weavers and Nonsela villagers obtained through a specific selection.
          The results showed that: (1) the wisdom of the Nonsela weaving community is a wisdom worthy of preserving for future generations; Since weaving is a wisdom that can be extended as a main occupation and increase income even better because fabric is one of the 4 factors that humans still need in every era, but it is necessary that we develop this wisdom and pass it on continuously. The quick fashion problems that many areas are facing may also come to an end. (2) The creative process of handicrafts of the Nonsela community. There is a well-structured, step-by-step process, although some steps take a long time to produce in order to obtain quality and aesthetic products. Even though some tools have been passed down for decades, they are still able to weave khid into society as well as before, and it is not surprising that some textiles are the only ones in the world. (3) Nonsela community weavers want to develop products and packaging to meet the needs of consumers according to the times, as well as want to develop more designs in order to add value to the community's products.