A Study on Natural Dyes and Handwoven Textile Products for Sustainable Knowledge Transfer and Community Participation: A Case of Ban Khlong Bon Tai Weaving Group, Chon Daen District, Phetchabun Province
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
The Ban Khlong Bon Tai weaving group in Chon Daen District, Phetchabun Province, seeks natural dyes and textile products that reflect local identity, particularly purple tones derived from indigenous plants. This study aimed to (1) identify local plants capable of producing durable natural purple dyes for cotton fabric as alternatives to synthetic dyes, (2) Design woven fabric bag products from natural dyes and (3) transfer knowledge of natural dye dyeing to the community. A mixed-methods approach was employed, in which cotton fabrics were dyed with teak leaves, sappanwood, and butterfly pea flowers, combined with alum and limewater mordants, using a 3×2 factorial design. Color parameters (L*, a*, b*) were analyzed with a spectrophotometer, and wash fastness was evaluated according to AATCC standards.
The results indicated that teak leaves produced the most distinct reddish-purple dye. When combined with limewater, the dyed fabric exhibited greater wash fastness (grade 3–4) than with alum, while maintaining good color retention (grade 4–5). The dyed fabrics were further developed into tote bags and souvenir bags. Expert evaluations identified tote bag design 2 and souvenir bag design 3 as the most appropriate, leading to prototype production. Feedback from 30 weaving group members revealed a high level of satisfaction regarding product quality, price, and aesthetic appeal, and highlighted the effectiveness of the workshop in enhancing practical application. This research underscores the potential of local plants in producing durable natural purple dyes and developing distinctive woven textile products. The outcomes highlight opportunities to enhance economic value, strengthen cultural identity, and promote the sustainable self-reliance of community weaving groups.
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Article Screening Policy
- All research and academic articles to be published must be considered and screened by three peer reviews in the relevant field / article.
- All articles, texts, illustrations and tables published in the journal are the personal opinions of the authors. Editors don't always have to agree. And no responsibility whatsoever is the sole responsibility of the author.
- The articles to be published must never be published. Where did you first publish? And not in the consideration of other journals If the audit found that there has been a duplicate publication It is the sole responsibility of the author.
- Any article that the reader sees as being plagiarized or impersonated without reference. Or mislead the work of the author Please let the journal editor know it will be your greatest blessing.
References
Benli, H., Baslak, C., Colak, S. M., & Karabiber, E. (2024). Bio-mordants: A review. SN Applied Sciences,6(2), 203.
Chanpuang, M., Sungthong, J., & Srisilp, P. (2020). Development of natural dyed tie-dye fabric from teak leaves in Ban Mae Phuak community, Huai Rai Sub-district, Den Chai District, Phrae Province.
Journal of Science and Technology, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, 13(2), 250–262.
Chengaiah, B., Rao, K. M., Kumar, K. M., Alagusundaram, M., & Chetty, C. M. (2010). Medicinal importance of natural dyes–A review. International Journal of PharmTech Research, 2(1), 144–154.
Department of Science Service. (2016). Training manual: Natural dye textile product development in Amnat Charoen Province under the OTOP product quality improvement program for handwoven fabrics. Bangkok: Department of Science Service.
Joypod, P., Jornden, S., & Pirom, T. (2023). Color fastness of butterfly pea and anti-UV. Songkhla: Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya.
Kant, R. (2012). Textile dyeing industry: An environmental hazard. Natural Science, 4(1), 22–26.
Mettathamrong, J., Upping, P., Chaichana, C., Wongkalasin, S., Kesorn, T., & Budsri, S. (2025).
Developing indigenous textile products to enhance product design of Anong Mo Hom group, Nong Bua Lamphu Province, Thailand. Area Based Development Research Journal, 17(2), 141–154.
Muruganandham, M. (2025). Sustainable dyeing of cotton, silk and leather using natural dyes. Environmental Advances, 15, 100310.
Naiprom, R., & Chaluaysi, S. (2023). The development of local wisdom on the locally woven clothes to community innovation in the border communities in Ubon Ratchathani Province. KKU International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 13(2), 108–133.
Prasongchan, N., Podkumnerd, N., & Teeparuksapun, K. (2024). Development of natural dye from Palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer L.) to community fabric products. Journal of Research Unit on Science, Technology and Environment for Learning, 15(1), 12–23.
Sakulborisut, K., Kraisuwan, S., & Piromthamsiri, K. (2016). The effect of mordants on the color and colorfastness of natural green colored cotton fabric. Journal of Home Economics, 59(2), 25–40.
Seekhaw, P., Nearmayhom, N., Promla, N., Sukonpakdee, N., Na Wichian, K., Yoopech, S., & Jutiviboonsuk, A. (2022). Study of color hues and fastness of natural dyes from the leaves of Bouea burmanica Griff. on silk and cotton. PSRU Journal of Science and Technology, 7(2), 89–102.
Seekhaw, P., Sriraksa, A., Khamboon, P., & Nearmayhom, N. (2023, March 10). The study of natural dyes from the Bouea burmanica Griff. twigs by using alum, lime water and iron as a mordant on silk and cotton fibers. In Proceedings of the 5th National Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation: Science and Technology for Sustainable Local Development (pp. 333–337). Loei Rajabhat University.
Tibkawin, N., Suphrom, N., Nuengchamnong, N., Khorana, N., & Charoensit, P. (2022). Utilisation of Tectona grandis (teak) leaf extracts as natural hair dyes. Coloration Technology, 138(5), 449–461.
Wongmuek, K. (2025). The creation of identity color palettes using natural dyes for the product development of the Roi Rak Weaving Community, Pathum Rat District, Roi Et Province. Journal of Fine and Applied Arts Khon Kaen University, 17(1), 123–139.
