A Study of Folk Identity from Basketry and Weaveware of Nakhon Sawan Province for Designing Bamboo Bags

Abstract

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The purpose of this research is twofold: a) to study the One Tambol One Product (OTOP) Folk Wisdom of basketry patterning used in producing bamboo bags in Mae Poen District of Nakhon Sawan Province; and b) to add value to bags made from bamboo. It was found that
(1) The concept behind the designing of bamboo bags was obtained from the OTOP product design development, interviews, and field surveys in the area of Baan-Non- Somboon. These led to the analysis and the creation of bamboo bags of Mae Poen District in Nakhon Sawan Province.
(2) The main raw material used in the production process of bamboo bags is bamboo with the natural wood colours, which can be obtained within the local vicinity. An additional step is included in the production by using small and thin bamboo-stripes. These stripes can add more layers to pattern meshes and enhance the durability of the bags.
(3) The production of bamboo bags involves 5 processes: understanding the problem and target groups, analyzing the data, brainstorming for creativity, creating and developing prototypes, and utilizing prototypes into real practice.

These items were evaluated holistically by considering feedbacks from questionnaire responses and the experts. The evaluation criteria were exterior structure, aesthetics, and production method. The research reveals that bamboo bags with the unique designs pose significant impact to the satisfaction of all types of consumers. This factor can be further developed for industrial purposes.