LALU: NATURAL AESTHETIC TO CREATIVE DESIGN OF HANDWOVEN TEXTILE PATTERNS IN SA KAEO PROVINCE.

Abstract

Lalu: Natural Aesthetic to Creative Design of Handwoven Textile Patterns in Sa Kaeo Province. This research aims to study the ecological characteristics of the natural tourist attraction "Lalu" in Sa Kaeo Province, Thailand. The objective is to analyze and synthesize its unique natural identity and color characteristics in order to creatively design and translate these elements into geometric textile patterns for contemporary handwoven fabrics. Additionally, the study seeks to develop a prototype for innovative Mudmee (ikat) handwoven textiles that reflect a new cultural identity for the province.

The research employed both documentary analysis and field studies using questionnaires and interviews as research tools for data collection. The data collected included natural site characteristics and local community insights, which served as key components in the extraction of colors and motifs to develop textile design prototypes. The findings reveal that the Lalu formations consist of various forms of natural earthen pillars with distinct color layers corresponding to different soil strata. These colors can be compared and matched with Pantone color codes for contemporary textile design applications. The motifs were developed by abstracting and combining geometric forms inspired by natural structures. These were then translated into textile design patterns using computer software with vertical and horizontal repetition to generate both overall textile patterns and motif details.

          As a result, five initial design prototypes were developed whichcan be further refined and tested for weaving production. This work contributes to to establishing a unique textile identity for Sa Kaeo Province in the future.