Fabrics, Attires, Arts & Crafts in Southeast Asia PDF

FABRICS AND ATTIRES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA INDONESIA: Kebaya and Batik Shirt- upper garments of national costume Kemben and Sarong - upper garments of national costume MALAYSIA: Baju Kurung is traditional Malay costume which loosely translated as "enclosed dress “. Baju Melayu is a traditional Malay o...

FABRICS AND ATTIRES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA INDONESIA: Kebaya and Batik Shirt- upper garments of national costume Kemben and Sarong - upper garments of national costume MALAYSIA: Baju Kurung is traditional Malay costume which loosely translated as "enclosed dress “. Baju Melayu is a traditional Malay outfit for men, Worn over long pants for males with a sampin Thai clothing is called chut thai (thai outfit) Consists of a pha nung or a chong kraben Sabai - shawl-like garment, or breast cloth Suea pat - a long-sleeved shirt with no buttons (underneath pha biang) worn by northeastern women CAMBODIA: Sampot -is a traditional Cambodian garment that is worn around the lower body. It is a long, rectangular cloth that is similar to a sarong. The sampot is a symbol of Cambodian national pride and cultural identity. Pidan - A pidan is a type of silk cloth used in Cambodian and Khmer weddings, funerals, and Buddhist ceremonies as a canopy or tapestry. Krama - A krama is a traditional Cambodian cloth that can be used for many purposes, including as a scarf, blanket, or hammock. It is a woven rectangular cloth made from cotton or silk, and is often decorated with a grid pattern. MYANMAR: In Myanmar, one popular textile design that has existed for over a hundred years Lun yakyaw acheik (over-hundred-shuttle) Pure silk Luxurious design (satin and velvet) Longyi, an ankle length wraparound skirt worn by males and females. VIETNAM: Originated from Ha Dong (center of sericulture- silkworm production/ silk farming) Shantung Tafetta, Bengaline Weave and Ebony satin (golden thread silks) áo dài is a Vietnamese national costume commonly worn by women it is a tight-fitting silk tunic worn over pants, and their conical hat, non la Áo classifies as “shirt”. Dài means "long" BRUNEI: The Brunei’s batik on the other hand is quite uniquely different from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Air Muleh- traditional design  ARTS AND CRAFTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA THAILAND: SKY LANTERN It is used for festivals (Yi Peng Festival) Made out of rice paper with a bamboo frame which contain a fuel cell or small candle. MALAYSIA: Malaysian Wau kite Wau kites are popular in Malaysia. Its wings are similar to an Arabic letter which is pronounce as “wow”. Traditionally, the farmers use kites as scarecrows in the field. They also use it as a means to lull their children to sleep. Nowadayds, kite flying has been an important part of their culture and is now considered as a sport. Pasir Gudang- international kite festival Wau Bulan It is also known as the “Moon Kite” It is also considered as one of the Malaysia’s national symbol. Wau Jala Budi It is also known as the “Woman Kite” because of its shape. Jala means net and refers to the tail structure. Wau Kusching It is also known as the “Cat Kite”. When it is viewed from the backside, there is a similarity to a sitting cat. Wau Barat It is also known as the “Leaf Kite” “Early Morning Kite”. This kind of kite able to stay up lighter winds than the other designs. Wau Merak The “Peacock Kite” has the tail as compared to other kites with lower sail. this kind of wau kite originated in Sulawesi, Indonesia. CAMBODIA AND LAOS: Highlanders- indigenous people who live in rural areas. Handicrafts includes textiles, baskets, jars and pottery. The natural way of making paper is one of the common folk arts in Cambodia. They use the bark of a mulberry tree, locally known as Sa. Past – calligraphy, festive temple decorations, umbrellas, fans and kites. Nowadays- create lampshades, writing paper, greeting cards, bookmarks and the like. IMDONESIA: WAYANG KULIT Is an Indonesian puppet shadow play. VIETNAM: Tran Lua- one of the most popular forms of art (silk painting) which has a French-influence BRUNEI: THE SONGKOK OF BRUNEI Also known as Peci or Kopiah Is a cap widely worn in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore and other Southeast Asian Countries. Dastar- is a piece of cloth tied around the head Songkok- is a type of cap made of velvet Tengkolok/ Serban- looks like a turban and is a typical headdress in the Middle East PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING IN EAST ASIA Chinese Calligraphy The art of beautiful handwriting)- is an ornamental writing usually done with a pen in the West and with a brush in China and Japan. The art of Calligraphy requires the mastery of strokes using the Chinese brush. One must be calm and without fear and doubt before he or she executes the lettering. Chinese painting Painting is considered to be the only fine art. They consider architecture and sculpture as crafts. Landscape painting was regarded as the quintessential form of Chinese painting. (3 major components) Nature, heaven and human kind The theme represents seasons and humanity’s harmony with nature. Harmony between man and nature is tianren heyi Chinese landscapes often reflect nature Gongbi painting It is a traditional painting in China. In Chinese, Gongbi or Gong chin means tidy or precise and is generally considered more descriptive than interpretive. The technique uses meticulous brush strokes that show very precise details. Other Kinds of Painting Frescoes and Wood Panels Watercolor paintings/ ink drawings Vertical and Horizontal Hand Scroll Korean painting The common subjects of Korean paintings are landscapes, facial textures, Buddhist themes and an emphasis on celestial observation in keeping with the rigid development of Korean astronomy. Categories of Korean Painting Landscape painting Minhwa (traditional folk painting) The Four Gracious Plants/ Four Gentlemen/ Four Noble Ones Chrysanthemum (productivity and autumn) Bamboo (integrity and winter)  Orchids (refinement and summer) Plum blossom (courage in a gentlemen and spring) Portrait Styles Japanese Printmaking Printmaking- is the process by which different types of prints are made. Print- is a mark or shape made on a flat surface by inked block, a piece of carved wood or linoleum, or by a plate. Woodblock Printing- is a technique for printing text, images, or patterns being widely used throughout East Asian countries. Ukiyo-e means “pictures of floating world-became an art domain of the affluent families (royalty) Relief Prints- when an image is printed from the raised carvings on a block Intaglio Print- if an image is printed from an image scratched into a metal plate CRAFTS, BODY ORNAMENTATIONS, AND ACCESSORIES IN EAST ASIA CHINA: Face Painting (peking opera) Has been part of the arts and culture of China and Japan’s theatrical and festival presentations. The four artistic methods of dramatic plays: Singing, Dialogue, Dancing, and Martial Arts JINGJU LIANPU- painting face with different colors COLOR- used to indicate feelings or clues about the identity of a character. KOREAN MASKS: TAL OR TA’L- the art of Korean mask has historical origin and religious significance Have been part of intricate dances and dramas Use for theatrical performances Use in funerals (help expel evil spirits) Worn during rites and are kept within temples where they are revered with offerings JAPAN: Face Painting- kabuki KESHO (KABUKI MAKEUP)- a face painting art that elucidates the performer’s own role through the medium of facial features. FACE PAINTING AND PERFUME- two significant things worn in the presentation. KUMADORI- villain’s makeup CRAFTS AND PAPER SCULPTURES IN EAST ASIA CHINA: Chinese Paper Folding – Yuanbao It is a folded paper that looks like a gold nugget. It is a Chinese word that refers to a type of ingot, a symbol of wealth. It was a type of currency used in China from the Qin dynasty until the Qing dynasty in the 20th century. Yuanbao were made by individual silversmiths for local exchange. Yuanbao were made of silver or gold and were valued by weight in taels. Yuanbao were often boat-shaped, but could also be oval, square, flower, or tortoise-shaped. Chinese Paper Cuttings Commonly symmetrical and use red paper. It attracts good luck and drive away evil spirits. It can be used in weddings or moving to a new house. It is glued on the door or window- symbolize good luck and happiness. Chinese Kites Is an assembled or joined aircrafts- made out of silk or paper attached in a bowline of a bamboo. Invented by two Chinese Philosophers named MOZI and LU BAN First created in Weifang Shandong, known as “China’s Capital City of kites. 1984, hosted the largest international kite festival in the world. Kites were used for a rescue mission, for measuring distances, testing the wind, lifting men, signaling and communicating for military operations. Flown for recreational purposes and display the artist’s CREATIVITY and INNOVATIVE SKILLS. JAPAN: Japanese Origami The art of folding paper. ORI means folding and KAMI means paper. Basic Material – square piece of paper Objective- transform a flat sheet of squared paper into a three-dimensional form. Paper Crane One of the most popular origami figures Grants wishes and eternal good luck If given as a gift to someone who is ill- grants good health Mystical and holy creature- live a thousand years