Woven fabrics colored with natural pigments: Innovation for sustainable community Sam Sung subdistrict, Khu Kham district, Khon Kaen

Abstract

The community lifestyle of Sam Sung subdistrict, Khu Kham district, Khon Kaen province is identical to the Thai concept of weaving as a way of life passed down from generation to generation. There is a rich lineage of the craft of weaving, which preserves the community’s individuality. The majority of the group’s members are elderly women who have been fi nished from farming and other forms of agriculture in order to create hand-woven cotton silk, which provides an additional 1,000-2,000 baht per month for their families. The textiles are woven in 2 x 2 meter and 2 x 4 meters sizes per piece, as well as scarves. As chemical colors are readily available, woven cotton silk is frequently colored with them. It is straightforward to make and obtain the desired hue, withstanding the tendency toward environmental preservation and optimal utilization of natural resources. Therefore, weaving using natural dyes has had a signifi cant impact on the Thai textile sector. Therefore, when the group learned from the experts of Mahasarakham University how to use natural materials to color fabric, it was a signifi cant step forward. Organized training sessions with group members and collaboratively developed new and gorgeous cotton silk dyes. Additionally, it does not harm the environment. It is a product called “Natural Colored Clothes” that adds value to the cotton silk products that the business previously manufactured. It can earn roughly twice as much revenue as its predecessor and expand internet marketing channels. (Online Marketing) increases the number of customers. In addition, the Ban Khu Kham Hand-Woven Fabric Group intends to collaborate with the University to diversify product processing in the future. Such include purses, hats, clothing, work attire, key chains, and hairpins. This will ensure the ongoing viability of Ban Khu Kham’s hand-woven cloth group.