Driving and Developing Local Handwoven Cotton Fabric of Loei Province by Loei Rajabhat University as a University for Local Development

Abstract

This academic article aims to investigate driving and developing processes for Loei Province's local handwoven cotton fabric by Loei Rajabhat University as a university for local development. The data was collected from documentary and field studies, and the obtained data was analyzed using on content analysis. The findings showed that Loei Rajabhat University had driven and developed local handwoven cotton fabrics through the academic service projects of the Faculty of Science and Technology, the research and development, and the strategic project for local development. The driving and development were conducted through fabric weaving workshops, coaching, meetings for exchanging and sharing knowledge, and consulting. The operation processes were: 1) searching for developing issues;  2) surveying the area to investigate the context and problems;  3) writing the proposal to apply for supporting funds;  4) outlining the project plan and operation;  5) following up; and 6) evaluating.  The results of the development of driving processes were:  1) potential of local enterprise group;  2) quality products;  3) creative thinking skill and imagination;  4) prototype of woven fabrics and products;  5) environment projection system; 6) learning center and resources; 7) collaboration network; 8) body of knowledge;  9) patent and copyright; 10) driving economics of community and province;  11) local wisdom conservation; and 12) creation of participatory process.