THAI THERAVADA REGULATION’S INFLUENCES ON TEXTILE DESIGN

Tuenta Pornmuttawarong; Kodchporn Euchukanonchai

Tuenta Pornmuttawarong Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts., Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok
Kodchporn Euchukanonchai Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts., Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok

Keywords: Buddhism, Theravada, design, fabric printing

Abstract

This research aims to study on uniqueness of practices for enlightenment in Theravada Buddhism and to study on design of printed fabric patterns based on uniqueness of practices of Theravada Buddhism. The research methodology was a qualitative research and primary data were obtained from a field study whereas secondary data were obtained from some related books. Data were collected for analyzing on appearance, colors, and patterns. The results revealed that the format of practices of Theravada Buddhism was methodical and traditional integrated with the principle of nature as well as simple and harmonious leading to creative printed fabric patterns design inspired by uniqueness of practices of Theravada Buddhism. In addition, this study also built the guidelines of contemporary product design helping to improve popularity of utilization appropriately.