Costume : A Case Study of Drama in Nakhon Pathom Province

Abstract

          This research aimed to study the costume invention and its application by studying the invention processes including the preparation of materials, patterns, embroidery techniques, budget, and costumers, Moreover, the research also studied the demand and the costume rental services for Thai traditional performance in Nakhon Pathom Province. The findings of this study were described as follows :

          1. In the factors of the costume invention processes and the occasion for applying the costumes of drama troupes in Nakhon Pathom Province, the researcher findings revealed that there were five procedures in inventing costume including: 1) material preparation, 2) patterns, 3) embroidery techniques, 4) budget and 5) costumers. Regarding the costume invention processes which were different from the processes in general it could be divided into two categories such as : 1) sawing patterns, the researcher finding revealed that those costumes were designed as a ready-made style which was easy to wear; and, 2) materials, the finding revealed that the dressmakers preferred to use sequin and bead instead of lace in embroidering the costumes.

          2. Regarding the demands of costume application and the costume rental services for Thai traditional performances of primary schools and secondary schools in Nakhon Pathom Province, the finding revealed that the processes were specified by teaching and learning activities or traditions which were inherited from the previous times. Considering to the costume rental fee, the costume rental service providers had set the price in variety according to the customer's demand, Moreover, the favorite type of costumes that performance organizers selected the most was Thai traditional costume of various periods, because those costumes could be easily  apply with various shows. Besides, the style of the costumes had to bring up to date according to the period's change, and they could be applied with various performances. For the aspect of customer satisfaction towards costume rental services, the customers preferred good condition costumes and the costume rental service providers were required to provide service with smile, and also gave a good suggestion to service receivers.