Philosophy of life expressed through identity, pattern, fabric of the Thai Song Dam ethnic group -

Abstract

           Thai Song Dam is an ancient ethnic group, which owns unique patterned fabric intellect. Representing relation of authentic life, belief, culture, and ceremony, the origin of fabric intellect combine with teachings of Buddha. It shows philosophy of life economic aspect, for example pattern of Dharmachakra, inspired by Dharmachakra. It has been developed by decorating mirror in the middle of it for life path suggestion, sufficiency for sustainable consumption called “Pochanat Muntanya”. The methodology means self – sufficiency, moderation, and reasonableness. At the same time, it is essential to strengthen the honesty and frugality for planning and implementing in every step of life.

           Philosophy of social science such as a design of Paco fern in the patterned fabric represents gratitude, Pattern of monkey represents parenthood, and water fern represents unity. These moral principles could be applied to archive amicable society.

           Philosophy of culture, round of existences and karma have been reflected by pattern of Sema. Pattern of bush states benevolence malevolence and Trinity of law Acceptance which is the truth of life.