Design of Handwoven Cotton Dolls in the Form of the Four-Eared, Five-Eyed Mythical Animal

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: (1) to study the design and production of handmade cotton
dolls inspired by the mythical creature “Si-Hu Ha-Ta” (Four-Eared, Five-Eyed Animal); and (2) to examine
the satisfaction level of respondents toward the design and production of the handmade cotton dolls2
in the form of this mythical creature. The research procedure consisted of four steps. Step 1 involved
designing and sewing handmade cotton dolls representing the “Si-Hu Ha-Ta” mythical animal. Step 2
was to obtain expert opinions on the design and sewing of the dolls. Step 3 involved producing the
prototype dolls based on the selected designs. Step 4 was to survey respondents’ satisfaction with the
design and sewing of the dolls. The sample group consisted of 100 consumers in Chiang Rai Province
who were interested in or had purchased handmade cotton dolls as souvenirs, particularly those inspired
by the “Si-Hu Ha-Ta” legend. Research instruments included an expert evaluation form for 10 design
prototypes, from which experts selected five designs for prototype production. Data were collected
through in-depth interviews and 100 sets of questionnaires. The data were analyzed using a statistical
software package, employing percentage and mean as statistical tools.
The results revealed that the five selected designs chosen by experts were Design 1,
Design 4, Design 5, Design 7, and Design 10. The overall satisfaction level of respondents toward the
design and sewing of the handmade cotton dolls in the form of the mythical “Si-Hu Ha-Ta” was at the
highest level, with an average score of 4.59. When considering individual aspects, the highest mean score
(4.76) was found in the category of product detail and craftsmanship, while the lowest mean score (4.42)
was in the category of product functionality according to its intended purpose.