The learning process for the inheritance and development of Thai Phuan weaving: A case study in Nakhon Nayok Province

Abstract

This research aimed to study on the local wisdom knowledge of Thai Phuan community on Thai Phuan weaving and to study on the learning process for the inheritance, development, and extending the cultural values of Thai Phuan fabric weaving in Pak Phli district, Nakhon Nayok province. This was a qualitative research. Data were collected from 400 samples among Thai Phuan population who resided in Nakhon Nayok province and at least 5 specialists on Thai Phuan fabric weaving. Results analysis used descriptive method to explain the obtained results.Results showed that the inheritance of local Thai Phuan fabric weaving wisdom in Pak Phli community had begun since the grandparent era of those Thai Phuan Baan Mai as evidenced from the remaining of old tools. Next, the area of Phang-klong temple was used as the place for practicing, funded by Pak Phli district together with Workforce skills development center of Nakhon Nayok Province. At Phang-klong temple, there were about 25 members who joined the practice learning.  On the part of research into the learning process for the inheritance, development the cultural values of Thai Phuan fabric weaving in Pak Phli district, Nakhon Nayok Province, it was shown from the results that there was the establishment of Phang-klong temple Chalermracha cultural center. The construction received the support from Nakhon Nayok Province, as well as there was the promoting for Phuan people cultural and traditional inheritance in Nakhon Nayok area. In addition, the museum had been built with the area for exhibition and library corner opened for people who interested to come to study and research. The museum presented the Thai Phuan’s way of life of from house building, living (well), making a living, and playing, etc.