“KUB-LON” LOCAL WISDOM KNOWLEDGE OF BAN NA-LAEM COMMUNITY, THUNG-KWAO SUBDISTRICT, MUEANG DISTRICT, PHRAE PROVINCE

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Abstract

The Kub-lon is a unique wide-brimmed hat that illustrates the local wisdom of the Ban Na-Laem community. However, nowadays, there is a lack of knowledge transfer from the older generation to the younger generation. This research aims to collect Kub-lon local knowledge from the Ban Na-Laem community, Thung-Kwao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phrae Province. A workshop method involving three community sages and nineteen teenagers was used to transfer Kub-lon knowledge. During the workshop, participant observation and interviews were employed to collect data. The content analysis method was used for data analysis. The results showed that the local wisdom of Kub-lon knowledge consists of four parts: 1) Kub-lon characteristics, 2) materials, equipment, and tools, 3) steps and weaving methods, and 4) products and prices. The two main characteristics of Kub-lon highlight the identity of the Lanna women's hair bun style, which is still inherited and preserved through its woven product. Additionally, the Ta-haelw bamboo weaving method, which consists of eight angles, represents the belief in Kwan and holy things that protect the wearer from evil and danger. Moreover, the process of weaving Kub-lon, using modified local materials and tools such as wood models, bamboo, and palm leaves, reflects the community sages' local wisdom, which they apply to agricultural production.Although Kub-lon products are now more diversified to meet customer demand, they still retain the unique characteristics of the traditional Kub-lon.