| dc.description.abstract | Woven Bamboo Cradle, called “Oou” or “Phlay” in Thai, is a bed for a newborn made out of Thai folk
wisdom. It looks like a basket with a wider space and high edges to prevent a baby from falling. The cradle has
two hanging handles to hang it above the ground as to protect the baby from reptiles, ants, and mites. Apart
from delivering arts like other handicrafts, the woven bamboo cradle also displays Thai way of nurturing a child,
an heir of a family. It shows how Thais cherish their children attentively as a Thai proverb saying “No creeping
ants. No swarming mites.” referring to how one should look after a baby. Moreover, the cradle also presents
another kind of arts, an art of lullabies.
As a result of a fast-growing technology, Thai society has been affected in many ways. The styles of
livings, relationships, and also baby nurturing style have been changed. Responsibilities, tough work, and hard
study widen gaps between family members and could later cause problems. This study therefore focuses on
finding answers for the following questions:
1. Would daycare center help reduce problems of no-time parenting?
2. By designing daycare center with woven bamboo cradle, would it help children to feel safer?
3. Would designing an interior space, activities, and environment of the daycare center help children to feel
more like being taken care? | en_US |
