Honorable Mention SouthWAYO Manora Beads Transforming traditional dance costumes into high fashion
Look Pad Nora WAYO Community Enterprise
Phatthalung
Brand : Wayo
Phatthalung is known for its local art and folk culture, especially the colorful, elaborate beaded costumes of traditional dancers that have recently been registered as a tangible cultural heritage. This intricate beadwork inspired Mrs. Aorawan Temdee, chairperson of Look Pad Nora WAYO Community Enterprise, to make the intricate beadwork used for dancers’ costumes available to everybody. So, she began designing a variety of products using the intricate traditional beading technique, including necklaces, earrings, rings, bags, key chains and even dresses. These creations did not just make the Manora beads accessible to the general public, but also added value to the art.
Selling under the brand WAYO, the products are unique in that they can be adjusted or made to match the customers’ wishes. The company, which is supported by local government agencies, also designs and creates costumes for Manora dancers as well as tourists who are interested in this artform.
WAYO’s long-term goal is to start promoting products through online channels, such as Facebook Live!, to expand its market.
InnovationManohra beads, which are traditionally used in the costumes of Nora dancers in Phatthalung province, are used to create modern jewelry pieces such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings, etc. The products still use traditional patterns and beading techniques, but are now available to a wider customer group. These items have added further value to an art form that has been registered as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO and is also generating income for local communities..
GrowthPlans to expand promotion and sales channels via Facebook and Facebook Live! to link up with more customers.
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