The Development of Applied Parachute Cord Necklaces from Buddhist Art Elements “Carved wooden Makara spewing floral pendant tassels and Woven pattern” in the Crystal Pavilion of Phra Buddha Chinnarat

Abstract

The purpose of this research article was: 1) to examine the identity and beliefs embedded in the Buddhist art elements of " Carved wooden Makara spewing floral pendant tassels and woven pattern" in the glass pavilion of Phra Buddha Chinnarat; 2) to design paracord bracelets with applied patterns derived from the Buddhist art elements of " Carved wooden Makara spewing floral pendant tassels and woven pattern"; and 3) to create an innovative paracord bracelet adorned with applied patterns from the Buddhist art elements of " Carved wooden Makara spewing floral pendant tassels and woven pattern". This research employs a research and development approach, utilizing two purposively selected informant groups: three design experts and 36 participants for data triangulation. Two research instruments were employed: interview forms and evaluation forms. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and narrative description.

The research revealed that: 1) The identity and beliefs associated with the Buddhist art elements of "Carved wooden Makara spewing floral pendant tassels and woven pattern" may reflect certain beliefs, as the makara is classified as a mythical creature with symbolic identity related to protection from danger and abundance. The ubon garlands—flora emerging from the makara's curving upward tongue—were believed to represent offerings according to Brahmanical-Hindu beliefs. 2) The design a novel paracord bracelet, comprising stages from design methodology, analytical study, conceptual framework development, structural proportion refinement, to innovative design selection. 3) The creation an innovative paracord bracelets adorned with applied patterns derived from the Buddhist art elements of makara disgorging ubon garlands and woven pattern, consisting of two main components: the paracord connector section and the paracord bracelet body.