Design guideline for identity of 6 clan hill tribe in Tak province

Abstract

Investigation of design guideline for the identity of 6 clan hill tribe in Tak province as Hmong, Akha, Lahu, Yao, Karen and Lisu can be showed about identical of each clan. Information was collected by interview from hill tribe people and professional for evaluation. Instrument was consisted of interviews, questionnaires, evaluation, and collection. The result of the study was revealed the most obvious identity of the hill tribe people is costume which can distinguish in 2 categories. First is clothing, there is a clear distinction between the color and patterns of each tribe. Second is silver jewelry that different in pattern. From the belief of ancient, the silver will make stability of life. The pattern is similar and derived from the natural patterns such as leave, flower and geometric to simplify and engraved on ornaments.