Design of Artistic Patterns for Reed Mat Bag Products Inspired by the Art Exhibition of Royal Paintings by H.R.H. Princess Chulabhorn, the Princess Srisavangavadhana, from the “Diversity of Forms, Diversity of Lives” Collection: A Case Study of Community Products in Lung Pradu Sub-district, Huai Thalaeng District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

This research, “Design of Artistic Patterns for Reed Mat Bag Products Inspired by the Art Exhibition of Royal Paintings by H.R.H. PrincessChulabhorn, the Princess Srisavangavadhana, from the ‘Diversity of Forms, Diversity of Lives’ Collection: A Case Study of Community Products in Lung Pradu Sub-district, Huai Thalaeng District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province”, aims to study the concepts and artistic identity from the royal paintings in the "Diversity of Forms, Diversity of Lives” exhibition to synthesize them as a guideline for designing artistic patterns on the reed mat bag products of the Lung Pradu community, Huai Thalaeng District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, which is    an area with long-inherited wisdom and identity in reed mat weaving. The research was conducted using Qualitative Research methodology, collecting data from studying the original artworks, and in-depth interviews involving community participation in brainstorming sessions to design patternstogether.

The research found that the Princess’s artistic genius, reflecting the diversity of life and forms in nature, can be applied as inspiration to create new patterns that are contemporary yet harmoniously retain the essence of local culture. The outputs from this research include a set of artistic patterns applied to prototype reed mat bags, which possess a contemporary artistic identity, aligning with the community’s identity and the Creative Economy concept. These research results thus help add value to communityproducts, increase market opportunities, and promote the sustainable conservation of local wisdom.