Tuenta Pornmuttawarong Incentive of Thai Theravada regulation on Textile design

Abstract

This research aims to study on identity of practical pattern for cessation of suffering in Thai Theravada Buddhism and to study on printing fabric design inspired by the practice of Thai Theravada Buddhism. The research was conducted in the form of a qualitative research. The primary data were obtained from a field survey at Wat Chantaram (Thasung) Temple in Uthaithani Province. The secondary data were obtained from related documents and books in order to collect data for analyzing design, colors, and patterns. The results revealed that practical patterns of Thai Theravada Buddhism integrated with natural principles simply and harmoniously. All printing patterns were created by inspiration obtained from practical patterns of Thai Theravada Buddhism leading to the guidelines on contemporary product design that could improve value and utilization appropriately.