THE TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT IN SURFACE DESIGN FROM THAI SILK

Abstract

Although Multivotine silk (Thai Native Silk). fabric is well known for its unique characteristics such as shiny, smooth, luxury and cultural richness, the typical look of Multivotine silk fabric remains remembered as old-style traditional products which are mostly used to produce clothing. To combine Multivotine silk yarn with other yarn types is an uncommon practice because of the belief that it would decrease Multivotine silk value.

This project was aimed to develop textile surface design from Multivotine silk yarn, which is the existing resources in Thailand. The modern textile innovations will be exploring and experiment with the weaving technique and combining with other yarn types. The objective is to enhance value to the fabric surface to be more than Thai cultural fabric but utilize them as Art form, not as in traditional application of clothing industry.

By design process, the researcher will collect data information from an in-depth interview for users’ perspectives, Multivotine silkworm processing and species, Multivotine silk market, and textile innovations. These key data will be analyzed and synthesized for experimenting and exploring the new surface design for Multivotine silk. All findings from the experiment will be presented as Art installation form based on “Art as experience” theory for the audience to experience the value of Multivotine silk.

By the result, Multivotine silk will not be only for showing luxury traditional fabric, but also can be functional and creative. The essential information for Multivotine silk in Thailand from main different places will be discovered for utilizing its properties. The combination among the innovations of retroreflective and photochromic, weaving technique, and utilizing other yarn types can enhance Multivotine silk into next level. The key elements from each exploration can be utilized to textile surface designs. The new surfaces from the explorations and studies will be presented as the Art installation in which the audience can experience the Multivotine silk in different light conditions. In final, the project will provide knowledge and idea to silk users and designers about the different ways of use, so the local Multivotine silk will be more attractive.

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