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LESSON 1- FABRIC DESIGN: THAILAND, CAMBODIA, LAOS, VIETNAM, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, BRUNEI
AND SINGAPORE
THAILAND
THAI SILK
 Thai silk is produced from the cocoons of Thai silkworms.

 Mainly produced in Khorat which is the center of the silk
industry In Thailand.
 Weavers from this region raise
the caterpillars on a steady diet
of mulberry leaves.
 Considered to be one of the
finest arts In the world, a product
of a unique manufacturing
process and Bearing unique
patterns and colors.
CAMBODIA
 Silk weaving in Cambodia dates to as early as the first century

 textiles were used for trading.
 Modern textiles have traces of motifs imitating clothing details on ancient stone sculptures
 Cambodia's Modern Silk-weaving Centers
 Takeo
 Battamban
 Beanteaymeanchey
 Siem Reap
 Kampot Provinces
 Silk-weaving Has Been Revived In The Past Ten Years

 Generally Sold Domestically, Where It Is Used In SAMPOT (Wrap Skirts), FURNISHINGS, And
PIDAN (Pictoral Tapestries).
 Now, It Has Seen An Increase In Export Viability.
 Cotton Textiles Have Also Played A Significant Role In Cambodian Culture.
 Cambodia Imports Most Of Its Cotton
 Rural Women Often Weave Homemade Cotton Fabric (Used In Garments And For Household
Purposes)
 KRAMA, the traditional check scarves worn almost universally by Cambodians, are made of
cotton.
LAOS
 According to Lao tradition, stories of their history were not passed on orally nor was it
written, they were woven
 Lao stories were weaved in the intricate dense
patterns and motifs of textiles
 Some are elaborately fantastic, and the motifs so
cryptic, that in many cases only the weaver can
accurately interpret the story.
 Most diverse of these stories are the ones woven into
a sihn—the Lao women’s ankle-long skirt whose form
is undeniable but whose patterns are unique to each
skirt.
 The skirt looks simple and elegant, it is traditional
that every woman in Laos weaves all the sihns she
would wear throughout her lifetime.
 uses folk icons to express personal views
 This is often accomplished by symbolist totems from the inanimate or 4 animate world
—crabs for resourcefulness, snakes for fertility, butterflies for beauty, birds for success,
and so on.
VIETNAM
 Vietnam Golden Thread Silks were born in Vietnam.

 Many of our Vietnamese fabrics originated from Ha Dong, center of weaving and sericulture
(silk worm production) for centuries.
 Old jacquard looms are still used, weaving patterns containing centuries-old symbols and
characters.
INDONESIA & SINGAPORE
BATIK
 common to both countries is the Batik.

 “batik” is an Indonesian Malay word, believed to be
related to the Malay word “titik”
 means ‘point’,‘dot’ or‘drop’
 This technique is has been taught for over a thousand
years.
“DROP” = process of dyeing the fabric by making use of a Resist

technique.
 covering areas of cloth with a dye resistant substance (usually

hot wax) to prevent them from absorbing colors.
MODERN BATIK DESIGNS
 Depend on the creativity of their designers.

 Naturalistic motifs like leaves, flowers and birds have been utilized to create elaborate and
intricate design.
 Include more colors, courtesy of chemical dyes, as artists are not bounded by the strict guidelines
of traditional practices, when craftsmen were dependent on natural dyes.
MALAYSIA
 The states of kelantan and terengganu are considered

the cradle where batik first flourished, reaching even
singapore’s shores.
There are two main types of batik that are produced

there:
 Handpainted- the artist uses the canting, a small

copper container with one or more different-sized
pipes.
 Blockprinted- done by welding together strips of metal to form a metal lock. The metal block is
then dipped into molten wax and pressed against the fabric in order to make a pattern.
LEAVES AND FLOWERS
 Incorporated to avoid the interpretation of human and animal images as idolatry, in accordance
with local islamic doctrine
 Makes their batik look similar to that of indonesia.
 Famous for its geometrical designs or spirals
 Their patterns are larger and simpler
 More brush painting is applied to be able to put lighter and more
vibrant colors than deep colored Javanese batik.
 In Singapore, the existence and use of batik has been recorded since
the 12th century but has receded in popularity through the years.
 Batik is featured in as the uniform of flight attendants for the official
flag carrier airlines of singapore, indonesia, and malaysia.
BRUNEI
 Brunei's traditional textile is also called batik but it is uniquely
different from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
 Its designs have their national flower simpur, sumboi-sumboi (pitcher plant), and Brunei's
traditional design of air muleh
 techniques used in Brunei’s batik are airbrushing,
cracking, bubble, rainbow, sprinkle, geometry, and
marble.
 techniques are applied on the fabrics like cotton, chiffon,
linen, and brocade.
 Hand-made batik designs are created through the art of
layering and mixing of colors injected with creativity.
LESSON 2- ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND SCULPTURE: THAILAND, CAMBODIA, LAOS, VIETNAM, INDONESIA,
MALAYSIA, BRUNEI AND SINGAPORE
SKY LANTERN FESTIVAL OF THAILAND
 Also known as loi krathong

 A popular celebration in thailand, particularly in chiang mai.
 People release lanterns into the sky or krathongs into rivers,
making wishes for good luck and new beginnings.
 Also a popular occasion for couples to wish for a happy life
together
 Krathongs are traditionally handmade and decorated with
banana leaves, flowers, and incense sticks.
 People also include coins in their krathongs as offerings to water
spirits and buddha.
 The festival takes place on the first full moon in november, which this year falls on november 13th.
 Celebrations begin at sundown.
CAMBODIA HANDICRAFT
 Evolved beyond its traditional gems and karmas

 The country now offers a wider range of artistic expressions,
including carvings, textiles, lacquerware, and paintings.
SILK PAINTING
 A traditional vietnamese art form known for its delicate beauty and vibrant colors.
 Vietnamese artists use silk as their canvas, creating paintings with poetic themes and a unique
mystique.
 The technique emphasizes softness and elegance, with
the quality of the silk playing a crucial role in the
success of the artwork.
WAYANG KULIT
 A traditional indonesian shadow puppet play, uses
carved leather puppets to create captivating shadow
stories on a screen.
 Dalang, or shadow artist, manipulates the puppets to
bring the shadows to life, often depicting the classic
battle between good and evil.
 A unique blend of ritual, storytelling, and
entertainment, and its popularity has spread across
asia.
STONE CARVING
 A deeply ingrained art form in cambodia, with a history spanning thousands of years.
 From the intricate details of angkor wat to the smaller works of local artisans, stone carving has
become a cherished part of cambodian culture.
 The art form has endured and continues to be passed down to new generations of artists.
WAT PHO
 Also known as the temple of the reclining buddha, is a

prominent temple complex in bangkok, located near the
temple of the emerald buddha.
VIETNAMESE SCULPTURE
 Significantly shaped by the influence of three major religions: taoism, confucianism, and
buddhism, originating from neighboring china and india.
 Evident in the diverse range of statues produced, depicting themes such as couples
embracing, pregnant women, people in mourning, and animal figures like elephants and
birds.
WOOD CARVING
 Prominent art form in indonesia, with a strong tradition across various regions.
 Certain regions like jepara in central java and bali are particularly renowned for their
refined wood carving culture.
 Mas village near ubud in bali, in particular, is famous for its exceptional woodcarving
artistry.
 Balinese woodcarving enjoys a thriving tourist market, showcasing the enduring appeal of
this traditional art form.
PORTA DE SANTIAGO
 Also known as a famosa

 A prominent historical landmark in malacca, malaysia.
 Located next to the stadthuys building
 A famosa is a small gate that represents the last remaining structure of a once-mighty
fortress.
 Considered one of the oldest surviving european
architectural remnants in all of asia.
MERLION PARK
 Located near the central business district (CBD).

 Features two iconic merlion statues, mythical creatures
with a lion's head and a fish's body, which serve as a
mascot and national personification of singapore.
 The original Merlion statue, standing at 8.6 meters tall,
spouts water from its mouth. It is joined by a smaller, 2-
meter-tall merlion cub, located nearby.

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 Thai silk is produced from the cocoons of Thai silkworms.

 Silk weaving in Cambodia dates to as early as the first century

 Silk-weaving Has Been Revived In The Past Ten Years

 Vietnam Golden Thread Silks were born in Vietnam.

INDONESIA & SINGAPORE

 common to both countries is the Batik.

“DROP” = process of dyeing the fabric by making use of a Resist

 covering areas of cloth with a dye resistant substance (usually

 Depend on the creativity of their designers.

 The states of kelantan and terengganu are considered

There are two main types of batik that are produced

 Handpainted- the artist uses the canting, a small

LEAVES AND FLOWERS

SKY LANTERN FESTIVAL OF THAILAND

 Also known as loi krathong

 Evolved beyond its traditional gems and karmas

 Also known as the temple of the reclining buddha, is a

 Also known as a famosa

 Located near the central business district (CBD).

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