DEVELOPING OF COMMUNITY PRODUCTS PINEAPPLE FIBER TEXTILES, WEAVERS BANG PIT GROUP, TRAT PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research are. 1) examine the fundamental data and potential of the Bang Pid weaving group in Trat Province; and 2) create the group's woven pineapple fiber goods. Qualitative research and participatory action research techniques were employed in this study. Key informants for the study included the group leader, Bang Pid weaving group members, university instructors, and people working on product design and development. A potential evaluation form and an interview form made up the research tools. According to the research findings, the community product potential average score was 65.50 points, meaning that the community product received a D or low potential grade. Locally woven textiles and other goods were used to build the product prototype. Utilizing local raw materials and traditional pattern tying knowledge were the goods' standout features.