A Designing of Home Decoration Products from a Local Wisdom, “Phetchaburi Craftsman” with Thai Innovation Art Concept

Abstract

The objective of this article is to study the pattern, wisdom and concept in creating an artistic work of Phetchaburi artisans in order to use as a home decoration product design guideline by Thai Innovation Art concept. The methodology of the study is using literature review, which is related to Phetchaburi artisans in Phetchaburi province and collecting information by field study from the experts in local wisdom and culture including an online database about the area. To precisely explain the study results, this analysis contains Thai Innovation Art concept, souvenir concepts, product design concept and geographic information.

         The result was found that Phetchaburi artisans is one of Ten Divisions of Traditional Thai Crafts. The researcher selected hollow punching craftsman; which remains only one person in this division and he had a significant production process. The production was analyzed by using the new product development process in consecutively steps and combined with Thai Innovation Art concept. In term of perforated paper artwork design, the researcher applied a Modular technic and the inspiration of this design came from the ornament adorned on the pavilion of Wat Yai Suwannaram, Phetchaburi Province. The mentioned technic is to pierce the paper or hollow punching and weave them together. It is used to create a decorative pattern for making a lantern as a home decoration based on the demand, potential of the community and manufacturers.