Fabric design inspired by Dvaravati pattern art to createadded economic value

Abstract

In the dimension of the creative economy, Dvaravati fabric pattern design is the creation of works using Dvaravati cultural capital. It is a model for entrepreneurs or those who are interested in and appreciate the art of Dvaravati in Nakhon Pathom, and it is based on the use of decorative patterns on Dvaravati sculptures in Nakhon Pathom province as inspiration for designs that reflect on creating identity and beauty on a functional fabric and the aesthetic beauty, and it is a model for entrepreneurs or those who are interested in and appreciate the art of Dvaravati in Nakhon Pathom. In this research, the creative design process of woven fabric patterns and printed fabric patterns were utilized, leading to the process of selecting and evaluating the potential of fabric patterns by experts. The objectives of the study were 1) To design fabric patterns from decorative patterns on sculptures in the Dvaravati period in Nakhon Pathom province. 2) To create prototypes of woven and printed fabrics that can actually be produced and create added economic value. The results of the study revealed that 12 woven fabric patterns had the highest potential to reflect Dvaravati art, with a mean of 4.55 (SD=0.32). The creative potential of Dvaravati cloth patterns is at a high level with a mean of 4.55 (SD=0.35). The production potential is at a high level with a mean of 4.55 (SD=0.28). The economic potential was at a high level with a mean of 4.41 (SD=0.24). 11 printed fabric patterns had the highest potential to reflect Dvaravati art, with a mean of 4.63 (SD=0.01). The creative potential of Dvaravati cloth patterns was at the highest level with a mean of 4.61 (SD=0.15). The productivity potential is at the highest level with a mean of 4.53 (SD=0.28). The economic potential was at the highest level with a mean of 4.60 (SD=0.22).