Designing Dok Jan Patterns for Creative Product Development to Promote Local Cultural Identity in Udon Thani Province

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This study aimed to (1) design Dok Jan-inspired woven fabric patterns through paintings derived from the cultural identity of Udon Thani Province, (2) develop creative products using traditional woven fabrics, and (3) develop a prototype model for professional and entrepreneurial product development in creative textiles. The study employed an Art-Based Creative Research methodology integrating visual arts, cultural studies, and textile design. Data were collected from local cultural knowledge, traditional weaving practices, and Dok Jan motifs in Udon Thani Province. Research tools included visual documentation, cultural and aesthetic analysis, motif interpretation, color development, and experimental textile and product design. The collected data were analyzed through aesthetic and semantic interpretation to identify the cultural meanings, visual characteristics, and design potential of the Dok Jan motif.

The findings resulted in newly developed Dok Jan textile patterns, contemporary color palettes, and creative product prototypes based on cotton woven fabrics. The study demonstrates that traditional weaving can be transformed into innovative creative products with potential for increased cultural and market value. The research also contributes to the preservation and reinterpretation of local wisdom, strengthens appreciation of Udon Thani’s cultural identity, and provides opportunities for creative entrepreneurship and sustainable development of local textile products.