Nora Bead Crafting in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand: A Cultural Reproduction for Sustainability

Nora bead crafting in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, serves as a cultural reproduction mechanism that sustains traditional Nora identity and belief systems. This study reveals how crafters adapt Nora beads by innovating colors, shapes, patterns, and materials to meet evolving societal needs while preserving their cultural significance. The research employs qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with local crafters, to analyze the craft's role in production, dissemination, consumption, and reproduction. Findings highlight the bead's dynamic transformation as a response to social and economic changes, positioning it as both an artistic expression and a tool for cultural sustainability.

Kamlangkuea, T., & Yussayotha, A. (2023). Nora Bead Crafting in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand: A Cultural Reproduction for Sustainability. Asian Journal of Arts and Culture, 23(1), 260142. https://doi.org/10.48048/ajac.2023.260142