THE VALUE OF LOCAL ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL IDENTITY OF NATIVE SILK IN CHAIYAPHUM PROVINCE

Abstract

The research aimed to find the value of local art and cultural identity of Chaiyaphum native silk that is suitable for increasing its economic value. The population and sample consisted of farmers who grow mulberry trees and raise silkworms, producers and processors of native silk in Chaiyaphum province, and experts or scholars in silk weaving who were purposively selected in 5 groups. The research instruments were in-depth interviews, small focus group discussions, and content Analysis. The results of the research on the value of the identity of local arts and culture of local silk in Chaiyaphum province that is suitable for increasing economic value found that the value of the identity of local arts and culture of local silk is something that shows a unique identity that can be expressed to those who see it to remember. It has emotional value, feelings and creates pride for both the weaver and the wearer. The local silk pattern that is an identity pattern is the result of applying the Khonari pattern and Mi Kan pattern to blend with other patterns. And the silk pattern that is the identity pattern of Chaiyaphum province has 17 patterns. The wisdom of weaving local silk with identity patterns comes from beliefs, values, traditions, arts and culture, as well as materials and tools used in weaving local silk. It has been distilled into the wisdom of mulberry planting and raising silkworms, silk reeling, pattern tracing, pattern tying, tie-dyeing and silk weaving. In terms of dyeing, most of the raw materials are natural. In terms of weaving methods, most are hand-woven using a loom. In terms of weaving, the group has consistent weaving characteristics. The benefits of identity pattern woven fabrics, in addition to being beautiful and unique clothing, are also a source of pride in preserving the wisdom of weaving identity pattern silk that has been passed down from grandparents. In addition to preserving valuable local wisdom, it also generates income for the community, which will lead to the creation of added economic value and sustainable development of the community's economy.