2. THAILAND
Thai Silk - is produced from the cocoons of Thai
silkworm.
- Thai silk making is considered to be one of the
finest arts in the world, a product of a unique
manufacturing process and bearing unique patterns
and colors.
Khorat – is the center of the silk industry in Thailand
where Thai silkworm is mainly produced.
-Thai weavers from this region raise the caterpillars
on a steady diet of mulberry leaves.
5. cambodia
Silk weaving in Cambodia dates to as early as the first
century since textiles were used for trading.
Two main types of Cambodian Weaving:
1. Ikat Technique – To create patterns, weavers tie
and dye portions of weft yam before weaving
begins.
- Lattice, stars and spots (common motifs)
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2. Uneven Twill –It yields single or two-color fabrics,
which produced by weaving three threads so that the
“color of one thread dominates on the side of the
fabric, while the two others determine the color on the
reverse side.”
Traditionally, Cambodian textiles have employed
natural dyes from:
a. Insect nest–Red dye c. prohut bark- Yellow and Green Dye
b. Indigo–Blue dye d. ebony bark- Black dye
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Silk-Weaving – it provides employment
Cambodian Silk – sold domestically but now it has
been exported viability. It is used in:
Sampot – (wrap skirts) Furnishings Pidan –
(pictorial tapestries)
Cotton Textiles – played an important role in
Cambodian culture.
Krama – the traditional check scarves worn
universally by Cambodians which is made of cotton.
11. laos
Lao tradition – stories of their history were not passed
on orally nor was written, they were woven (strand by strand).
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.
She uses folk icons to express personal views.
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Often accomplished by symbolist totems from the
inanimate or animate world.
-Crabs – resourcefulness -Butterflies -beauty
-Snake – fertility - Birds – success
13. vietnam
Golden Thread Silks – were born in Vietnam.
Ha Dong – the center of weaving and sericulture
(silkworm production) for centuries.
Some popular Vietnamese fabric ranges are:
1. Shantung taffeta – silk cloth usually used for bridal gown.
2. Bengaline weave – a great looking thick-grained taffeta.
It was first made of silk in Bengal, India.
3. Ebony satin – an all-natural lustrous silk hand-woven in
Southern Vietnam and naturally dyed using fruit pods.
15. Indonesia, Malaysia & singapore
Batik – the most common fabric in the 3 countries.
- Is an Indonesian Malay word.
Titik – point, dot or drop, believe to be related to
Malay word.
Two categories of batik design:
1. Geometric motifs
2. Free forms design
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Two categories of batik design:
1. Geometric motifs
2. Free forms design
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Two main types of batik:
1. Hand painted – the artist uses the canting, a small
copper container.
2. Block printed – done by welding together strips of
metal to form a metal lock. The metal lock is then
dipped into molten wax and pressed against the
fabric to make a pattern.
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Leaves and flowers in Malayan batik are incorporated
to avoid the interpretation of human and animal
images as idolatry, in accordance with local Islamic
doctrine.
Nowadays, Batik is featured as the uniform of flight
attendants for the official flag carrier airlines of
Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.
21. brunei
Batik – Brunei’s traditional textile. It is uniquely
different from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Common Designs:
Simpur – national flower
Sumboi-sumboi- pitcher plant
Air muleh – Brunei’s traditional design
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Batik can be done in four different ways:
1. Hand drawn or printed
2. Metal blocks
3. Screen printing
4. Digital printing.