Pandanus: Weeds from The Field towards Value Creation Products

Abstract

The purpose of this academic article was to present about Toei Nam (Pandanus capusii Mart.), which is abundant in the local area, in the area of Wang Phaya Subdistrict, Raman District, Yala Province. Toei Nam is a weed that grows naturally in the fields. Toei Nam can be used to benefit and create value due to their toughness, strength, soft texture, and breathability. The process of making raw materials takes a long time, from picking, dyeing, and the process of basketry that is considered folk wisdom. In the production process, in the past, villagers woven it to use as a mat or Sat (Southern dialect) used for flooring to sit and eat or sleep, including products for putting things such as rice, fruits, tobacco (strong chewing tobacco), and dried leaves of the nipa palm. Later, it was developed and transformed in the form of appliances and souvenirs. There is a process of dyeing bright colors and then weaving alternating colors. At present, dyeing uses the technique of tie-dyeing fabrics to build on by tying pandan strands using straw ropes to tie them tightly. Then dye it to create a pattern that looks like a gradation of color from one color to another. In addition, despite the development of the product, it is not as popular as other types of wicker. What is noteworthy is that there are no inheritors of wisdom as they should be. The author has suggested that agencies such as the Raman District Community Development Office, Yala Province Industry, and related parties should come in to promote and create sustainable learning resources.