WISDOM OF THE WICKERWORK PATTERN DESIGN THAT AFFECT THE VALUE AND MEANING OF THE CONSERVATION OF THE KAREN COMMUNITY, BAAN YAMOKEE ,UMPHANG DISTRICT,TAK PROVINCE

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to study wicker patterns of Karen communities and to study their relationships with the living values ​​of the Karen community at Ban Yamokee, Um Phang District, Tak Province by learning from community philosophers using qualitative research methods. Information from    3 key performants and people who used basketry in the community; seniors, community administrators and community members. The results of the study revealed that there were 2 groups: old and new models. In these two groups, there were altogether 12 types of wicker patterns: namely, old models, chalkida pattern, Geepode pattern, Gae Poo Jue pattern, Gauze pattern, Tae Gae pattern, Ta Dae vae pattern, Tabo seri pattern, Glothekee pattern; and the newly created patterns were Setra, Meedo, Poor, and Talu. The relationship of the values of wickerwork is in line with the values of the community; for example, the selection of bamboo and rattan plants, and the invention of tools and equipment used in everyday life, which effected the creation of values of life and work. Wickers are one of the key elements in 5 agricultural tools, 6 kitchen utensils, 4 kinds of animal catchers, which are associated with the young generation’s desire to conserve community beliefs and the cultivated areas.