ABSTRACT

 Assessment of the potentials of stenciling techniques products for interior decoration study of .families in Okigwe Local Government Area of Nigeria was examined The Specific objective of the study were to produce design on local fabrics using stenciling techniques, examine the various ways of utilizing stenciling techniques products for interior decoration in the home, ascertain the constraints on the use of stenciling techniques products for interior decoration in the home and to ascertain the possible benefits associated with the use of stenciling techniques products. A survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study comprised of 2049 families in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State out of which 335 families were randomly selected. A validated structured questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. Frequency and percentage were used for date analysis. The findings of the study revealed to a high extent, the items from stenciling techniques products are suitable for interior decoration, the study further revealed that there is significant difference in the suitability of the products for household Based on the findings, ii was recommended that conferences, seminars and workshops should be periodically organized on stenciling techniques for families in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Table of Content

List of tables

Abstract

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1.4 Research Questions

1 1.5 Research Hypotheses i 

1.6 Significance of the Study 

j l. 7 Scope of the Study ·

i CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES

2.1 Conceptual Frame Work

2.1.1 Concept of stenciling Printing

2.1.2 Concept of Tie Dye Fabrics

2.1.3 Interior Decoration

2.1.4 Making Designs on the Fabrics for Interior Decoration

2.1.5 Level of Awareness of the use of Stenciling techniques products :

for Interior Decoration

2.1.6 Various ways of utilizing stenciling techniques products for

interior decoration among families

2.1.7 General acceptability of stenciling techniques products for interior

decoration among families

2.1.8 Quality of Skill/ Craftsmanship for the Stenciling techniques and

Tic-Dye Products

2.1.9 s. Suitahilit» v of Materials for Interior Decoration

2.1.10 General Acceptability of the Materials for Interior Decoration

2.1.11 General Appearance of Products in the Room

2.1.12 Benefits of Local Craft Product

2.2 Theoretical Framework

2.2.1 Goal setting theory

2.2.2 Vroom Expectancy Theory

2.2.3 Innovation Theory

l 2.2.4 Israel Kirzner's Theory of Entrepreneurship

2.2.5 Sociological Entrepreneurial Theory

2.2.6 Anthropological Entrepreneurship Theory l 2.2.7 Theory of Achievement Motivation

l 2.2.8 Opportunity-Based Theory

2.2.9 Resource-Based Theory

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I 2.3 Empirical Framework

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

; 3.0 Materials And Methods

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l 3.1 Research Design

3.2 Area of the Study

3.3 Population of the Study

3.4 Determination of Sample Size

3.5 Sample and Sampling Techniques

3.6 Validation of Instrument

3.7 Reliability of the Instrument

3.8 Data Analysis Techniques

3.9 Experimental Research

CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND FINDINGS

4.1 Discussion On The Socio-Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents 39

4.2: Discussion on the Various Ways of Utilizing Stenciling techniques Products

for Interior Decoration in the Home 41

4.3: Discussion on the Possible Benefits Associated With the Use of Stenciling

techniques Products 43

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4.4 Discussion on the extent to which items from stenciling techniques products

are suitable for interior decoration.

4.5: Discussion on The Possible Constraints on the Use of Stenciling

techniques Products for Interior Decoration in the Home. 46

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4.6: Test of Research Hypotheses 48

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Summary 50

5.1.1 Restatement of the Problem 50

5.1.2 Description of Procedure Used 51

5.1.3 Summary of Findings 52

5.2 Conclusion 53

5.3 Recommendations 53

5.4 Suggestions For Further Studies 54

5.5 Contributions To Knowledge 54

Reference 56

Appendixes: Questionnaire 59

LIST OFT ABLES

Table 4.1: Socio-Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents 39

Table 4.2: The Various Ways of Utilizing Stenciling techniques

Products for Interior Decoration in the Home 41

Table 4.3: Possible Benefits Associated With the Use of Stenciling

techniques Products 43

Table 4.4: Measurement of the Extent the Items from Stenciling

techniques Products Suitable For Interior Decoration 45

Table 4.5: The Possible Constraints on the Use of Stenciling

techniques Products for Interior Decoration in the Home 46