LOCAL SURIN SILVER BEAD HANDICRAFT: A ROOTED CULTURE OR ONLY A NEW COMING FASHION?

Abstract

The local handicraft is usually an interesting object reflecting local culture and society. Many local handicraft might have long history and related to rooted culture. However, some might be new things coming to the community. Here, the author discussed on Local Surin Silver bead handicraft namely “Pa-keumâ€. The main argument is whether this object is relating to rooted culture or only a new coming fashion. The author proposes that it should be a new fashion and missed interpreted by several experts in the local area.