2018
Link Youtube: Pictures Collection from the Local Pakaoma Project – a Thai Handicraft 2559-2560
Following the official launch of the “Local Pakaoma – a Thai Handicraft" project on 12th August 2016, various activities has been organized with the goals of enhancing the communities’ knowledge in the development of quality products to meet with customers’ needs as well as building the new generations to carry on the knowledge and wisdom of Pakaoma weaving.
In 2018, a Pakaoma design contest was organized under the theme "Innnovative Distinctiveness" to provide opportunities for students and the general public, less than 25 years old, to express and show their creative designs through hand-woven Pakaoma materials, which the winners and runners-up of each categories are as follows:
1st Runner-Up Mr. Sakol Wongkanya from Faculty of Architecture, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang
2nd Runner-Up Miss Kochaphan Sornpatee Mr. Jenvith Suthnasirichai from Faculty of Art and Design, Rangsit University
Consolation Prize Miss Sirirat Buathong from Fashion and Textile Design Technology Nakhon Si Thammarat Vocational College
Consolation Prize Mr. Nakrin Nanomai, Product Consultant from the Mall Bangkpi Department Store
Consolation Prizes Mr. Jinnawat Lakornchai from Faculty of Arts, Suan Sunandha, Rajabhat University
Consolation Prizes Mr.Nawamin Singhthong from Faculty of Arts, Suan Sunandha, Rajabhat University
Consolation Prizes Mr. Sarawut Sanitthai from Faculty of Architecture, Urban Planning and Creative Arts, Mahasarakrm university
Consolation Prizes
Mr. Pongstorn Paeloi
from Faculty of Decorative Arts Silpakorn University
Mr. Kittichai Gongkraisorn
from Interdisciplinary College,
Thammasat University
Consolation Prizes Miss Nacha Phyrompakping
Home Textile Design Category
The Winner Miss Kunanya Kruachan, Sales Executive, Ramrin and Living Co., Ltd.
1st Runner-Up Miss Pimwalun Chalermsaenyakorn from Faculty of Architecture, King Mongkut's Institute
2nd Runner-Up Miss Saowaluck Ruengraksatham and Miss Nacha Mokapradit from Faculty of Architecture, King Mongkut’s Institute
Consolation & Popular Vote Miss Siriporn Pankhum and Miss Tiptwan Noochoo from Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi
Consolation Prizes Miss Nichika Pomhin from Faculty of Architecture and Design King Mongkut'sUniversity of Technology North Bangkok
Consolation & Popular Vote Miss Benjamaporn Kaewthongliem from Faculty of Architecture Khonkaen University
Consolation Prizes Miss Kamolchanok Nilnont from Faculty of Arts, Department of Art and Design Thammasat University
Consolation & Popular Vote Mr. Pongpiraj Sritongarm from Product Design Branch College of Technician, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin
Consolation Prizes Mr. Teepakorn Sunthorn from Product Design Branch College of Technician, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin์
Pakaoma Designs Category
The Winner Miss Nathirat Kiatisut from Faculty of Arts, Department of Art and Design Thammasat University
1st Runner Up Miss Siriprapa Panya from Faculty of Medicine, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
2nd Runner Up & Popular Vote Miss Kingphai Panrangsee from Faculty of Arts, Department of Art and Design, Thammasat University
Consolation Prizes Miss Chantanut Yodyuang from Faculty of Arts, Department of Art and Design, Thammasat University
Consolation Prizes Misss Tanruethai Nakpansua, from Faculty of Arts, Srinakharinwirot University
Consolation Prizes Miss Siraphat Sroimook, from Faculty of Arts, Department of Art and Design, Thammasat University
Consolation Prizes Miss Roongarun Nikulrum, from Faculty of Arts, Department of Art and Design, Thammasat University
Consolation Prizes Miss Pakavadee Kaewchompoo, from Faculty of Law, Chiangmai University
Consolation Prizes Mr. Sarawut Raksapol, Graphic Designer
For this year, the winner of the Pakaoma design contest, under the theme of “Innovative Distinctiveness”had an opportunity to visit Bunka Fashion College, Japan, which is one of the world's most famous fashion designand fashion institute. In addition, the winner also visited the IFF Magic Japan 2018 fair which exhibited over400 shops of fashionable products from wholesalers and retailers, including selected high-end shops from Japan,Asia and even Romania with the great support from Khun Natthiya Suchinda, Commercial Ambassador in Tokyo.
Another important activity is the search for "Thai Pakaoma Heirs", which is an event organized in an attempt to awaken the pride of the young generation in the community’s Pakaoma production wisdom and turned their interests to the development of the Pakaoma production as an alternative profession which can generate sufficient income without having to abandon the homeland, as well as the opportunity to develop this craftsmanship to be a contemporary product of international level. Currently, 15 “Thai Pakaoma Heirs” has been found to continue the works of their predecessors as follows:
Khun Natha Thonghieng Khao Tao Weaving Collectives Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
Khun Supattra Saengkongmee Ban Sa Ngor Local Weaving Collectives(Dara Nakee Pakaoma),Bueng Kan province
Khun Vimvipha Phovijitr Baan Hat Sieo Weaving Collective, Sukhothai province
Khun Siriprapha Panya Baan Hong Hae Natural Dyed Silk Weaving Collectives, Roi Et Province
Khun Thitiphat Siriwongse, Dolmanee, Rajburi province
Khun Yothaka Intarapetch Baan Din Sai On local products processing Collectivesl Nong Bua Lam Phu province
Khun Hatairat Moonsarn Baan Huay Kian Silk Weaving Collectives, Chiangrai
Khun Pongsiri Khun Phagavadee Kaew Chompoo Baan Huay Sai Weaving Collectives, Chiangmai province
Khun Ittiphongse Tipraja Amphan Cotton Occupation Collectives, Chiangmai province
Khun Pimvilai Kraiyawongse Sap Panya Handicraft Products Community Collectives, Nong Bua Lam Phu province
Khun Panuphat Chantalert Baan Phue hand-woven Cloth Collectives, Udon Thani Province
Khun Kritthanasub Yongrum Baan Samrong Phatthana Silk Weaving Collectives, Buriram Province
Khun Supattra Anuprai Baan Nhong Ping Weaving Collective, Nhong Bua Lam Phu province
Master Anukul Kaewkla Ban Non Pho Women's Career Collectives, Surin Province
Khun Vorathep Limtiyayothin Cotton Design Community Enterprise, Pathum Thani Province
Apart from finding the 15 “Local Pakaoma Heirs” from all over the country, Pracharath Raksamakki Social Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd., also coordinated with the Pakaoma communities in creating varieties of “Torjai” Pakaoma products such as Pakaoma garlands and Pakaoma flower bouquets, which helped to generate over 24 Million Baht to the community as a whole.
