This pattern is an ancient printed fabric. It was brought into use in the city of Phatthalung during the period when Sultan Sulayman Farisi was the ruler of the city and was also widely used in the royal court in the south, the Chingola Kingdom, during the Srivijaya Langkasuka period as well. Currently, it can still be seen in murals, shadow puppets, the costumes of the female figures.
Siwanart therefore thought of reviving the production in order to conserve the ancient fabric of Chai Buri and ancient fabric patterns so that they would not be lost. Traditional methods of producing cloth Complex fabric patterns and patterns Bunga Raya pattern arena Fabric cone with vine pattern,
eight-pointed star pattern or Bongkot pattern, lotus flowers in the sea of Luang Phatthalung, rice grain pattern, with alternating and overlapping prints to create dimensions in the fabric pattern layers and dimensions in the color layers. Dyed with natural dyes that are available in the local community, such as color from bark coconut shell Kradon tree bark and mangosteen leaves, etc., look unique to Chai Buri.
They are cloth that indicates the status of the wearer. Fabric layout pattern Choosing a fabric pattern Difficulties in the production process The selection of colors for dyeing is exquisite. Phatthalung Province has unique fabric work. that has been passed down from generation to generation and into development Currently, there is a Siwanat group. Ancient printed fabric from Chaiyaburi joined the youth group and people in the community continue to develop traditional printed fabric products.