Samut Songkhram – Coconut shell shoes for health, wisdom of Plai Phong Phang Subdistrict, Samut Songkhram Province, arts and crafts that originated in the reign of King Rama II by handicrafts that brought local waste materials to be processed to add value.
Samut Songkhram, although it is a small province with an area of only 416,707 square kilometers But it is rich with many natural resources. Especially the coconut garden And the production of coconut sugar is one of the top in the country. It is also a province with many craftsmen. Both arts and crafts that have occurred since the reign of King Rama II and with the wisdom plus the skill of the handicrafts who have brought local waste materials to be processed to add value. including shoes
Even a long time ago, shoes, which are one of the important factors in the lives of people. but good shoes In addition to having to be safe. such as not biting feet Wear it and don’t make you walk slippery until you fall. It also results in people wearing good health. Importantly, the price is still cheap. And manufacturers are trying to find raw materials and modern styles to better meet the needs of consumers, for example, “Plai Phong Phang Sub-district Shoes Manufacturing Enterprise Group”, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province. Originally, it produced both women’s and men’s sandals, generating income for the group as well. and with a commitment to make the group more developed Later, another product was made from coconut shells, which was easy to find locally.
Mrs. Chula Chanpheng, 63 years old, chairman of the Plai Phongphang Subdistrict Shoe Manufacturing Community Enterprise Group, said that with the wisdom of the ancestors, she knew that “Coconut shells” can improve health when exposed to human flesh or bones for a long time. because coconut shell can help relax the lines Reduce body aches Relaxing points such as under the feet helps the blood circulation system to improve. He therefore found a way to modify coconut shells by drilling them into small round slender pellets. and then stringing it like stringing beads into the shape of a shoe and then attached to the shoe sole made of animal skin It can be genuine leather or artificial leather. then sewn to the sole of the shoe and put various patterns down to add beauty When worn for 2-3 hours a day, it will make your feet feel comfortable. Relieve aches and pains are quite amazing.
For those who start wearing new coconut shell shoes or have diabetes, Mrs. Chula suggested that socks should be worn And walk for a short distance first. If there is pain in the sole of the foot, it should be removed. Cured the pain and put it on again until I got used to it. As for the maintenance method, it’s the same as normal shoes. But should not wade through the water often. because the rope that strings the bowl may break
Mrs. Chula also said that at present, although there is no medical proof that shoes made from coconut shells can cure various diseases, but being Thai Plus local wisdom makes him believe that he should have some part because ancient people tend to use local wisdom for medical treatment when they are sick. So called “village doctors”, it is not strange that shoes made from coconut shells therefore may heal the soles of the feet and the human body from some diseases By using to walk in the house for about 15-20 minutes at a time, 3-4 times a day.
For shoe-making equipment of the Plai Phong Phang sub-district shoe enterprise group, Mrs. Chula said that there were only steel hammers, rubber hammers, sewing machines, pliers, rubber glue, glue brushes, chisels for stamping designs, varnishing compounds, and what was indispensable was There are genuine cowhide leather, including glossy leather, chamois leather, and PVC artificial leather. The process of making each pair of shoes Start by drawing the desired design and size on the paper before placing it on the leather, which will have two parts: facial skin and the shoe sole Then cut according to the pattern and bring both parts to glue the rubber to the foundation cloth. Then sew tightly with a machine before attaching to foam or rubber soles to add height and flexibility to the shoes as needed. in which every step uses all villagers’ labor
At present, Plai Phong Pang Sub-district shoes production community enterprise group In addition to producing healthy bowl shoes made by hand until being selected as a 5-star OTOP product, there are also “wooden sticks” used for massage on the limbs and body to relieve aches and pains. ” for squeezing to unlock the finger “neck pillow” and “cushion on the back of a coconut shell”. As for the price of coconut shell shoes, both women and men and all healthy coconut products The lowest price is only 100 and the highest is 590 baht. Anyone interested in wanting shoes made from coconut shells and various products. From the aforementioned shells, contact Naw Chula Chanpheng, chairman of the Plai Phong Phang Subdistrict Shoe Manufacturing Community Enterprise Group. The entrance to Prachakositaram Temple, Plai Phongpang Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province, telephone 09-1409-9088 or 06-4272-9189.
2023-09-04 05:06:00
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