NEW STYLE WOODEN BETEL NUT BOX OF ISAN, BAAN TAWAI HANDICRAFT CENTER, HANG DONG DISTRICT, CHIANG MAI PROVINCE

Abstract

The purposes of this research were: (1) to investigate shapes, materials, production methods, size of new Isan wooden betel box shapes to study patterns, colors of new Isan wooden betel box shapes and (2) to study various phenomena that caused Isan wooden betel boxes to be modified for use according to the era. The participants of this research were artificers who made the new Isan wooden betel box shapes in Baan Tawai handicraft center, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai Province. The personal interview was used to collect data. The personal interview distribution and data collection were conducted.
The personal interview consisted of 2: (1) The participants’ background information for collecting the data regarding the Background information of artificers who made the new Isan wooden betel box shapes. (2) The researcher observed and recorded the data at various locations according to various specified locations in terms of patterns, shapes, materials used, characteristics and production methods to be educated and analyzed by audio recordings, written records and observation forms, the research findings were as follows. First, there were 9 shops that produce new Isan wooden betel box shapes, each with its own shape. different usage characteristics which have been applied in the form of lamps, storage boxes, table centers, etc. The production process of most materials used to be made from synthetic wood (MDF) because it is durable. Second, Patterns found are patterns that by artificers come up with inspired by what's around them: Thai Stripes, Natural patterns, etc. Moreover, the most common color that they usually used was gold, which represents prosperity in some shops using the method of covering the gold leaf on the product which is popular for foreigners to buy and sell in large quantities. Finally, the phenomenon of Isan artificers moving to Hang Dong District, The north of Thailand. But it still preserves the Isan style of Isan wooden betel box. Then it is produced to create values. Using new Isan wooden betel box shapes
in the area and most of the customers used as decorations or souvenirs, etc.