Guidelines for Competency Development of Ban Kang Pla Fabric Weaving Community Enterprise Group in Chaiyapruek Sub-District, Mueang District, Loei Province

Abstract

This research was conducted by implementing a qualitative research methodology, and it aimed: 1) to study the context of the community enterprise of Ban Kang Pla fabric weaving group in Mueang District, Loei Province; and 2) to study the guidelines for developing the competency of Ban Kang Pla fabric weaving community enterprise group in Mueang District, Loei Province. The target group comprised 37 informants who were members of Ban Kang Pla fabric weaving community enterprise group, and community and cultural development scholars, and representatives of Chaiyapruek Sub-district Administrative Organization.  Methods and tools used for collecting data were interview and meeting. Qualitative data was analyzed by content analysis. The results were as follows.

1. Community enterprise of Ban Kang Pla fabric weaving group adopted fabric weaving wisdom to generate income, and a specific pattern called "Kang Pla Pattern" was invented in 1982. Now, there are 32 members weaving plain colored fabrics, garments, and processing products. The group management emphasizes on participatory processes, strong leaders, continuous development of knowledge, and network creation cooperating with other enterprises in product distribution.        

2. Guidelines for developing the competency of community enterprise of Ban Kang Pla fabric weaving group, there are 4 aspects needed to be implemented as follows:  1) local wisdom application and product development methods; 2) innovation creation and continual development to new products;  3) sustainability of products; and 4) marketing channel promotion.