The Development and Processing of Local Woven Cloth Products of Thai Phuan Pak Phli district in Nakhon Nayok Province

Abstract

Studying and development of local woven fabric products of Thai Phuan Pak Phli district Nakornnayok province, Purposing 1. For the design and development of prototype products, a local woven of community cooperation. By the research team and the handcraft groups Thai Puan, Pak Phli District, Nakhon Nayok Province, according to the tourism economy. 2. To identify the demand for progressive prototype products made from Thai Phuan woven fabrics in order to meet the needs of consumers. Bringing the product into action and continuing to improve it. The results revealed that the majority of those who responded are women (percentage 95) between 31 to 40 years. Educational lower than bachelor's degree (percentage 57). Most of them are self-employed and freelance (percentage 45). Range of salary in between 10,001 to 15,000 Baht (percentage 55). In the part of assessing the need for the development of prototype products from woven fabrics of the Thai Puan Pak Phli District, Nakhon Nayok Province. There are a highest need to transform it into a multi-purpose casual bag with a handle (percentage 4.14) and the lowest demand for processing into eyeglass cases (percentage 2.67). A recommendation might be suggested at next research. Which is, decorative techniques such as texture, color, and fabric pattern should be used. It should be more current in order to fulfil the needs of the customers. Therefore, the Thai Puan woven originality should be preserved. Including modern product processing and finding the ways to reduce production cost. To increase the community's revenue and promote Thai Puan weaving textiles as a way to preserve local wisdom.