Southeast Asian Arts PDF

INDONESIA - Batik is an Indonesian-Malay word, believed to be related to the Malay word titik, which means "point", "dot", or "drop". - The "drop" action refers to the process of dyeing the fabric. CATEGORIES OF BATIK DESIGNS Geometric design - based on circular shapes, st...

INDONESIA - Batik is an Indonesian-Malay word, believed to be related to the Malay word titik, which means "point", "dot", or "drop". - The "drop" action refers to the process of dyeing the fabric. CATEGORIES OF BATIK DESIGNS Geometric design - based on circular shapes, stars, squares, cubes and other geometric lines. Free form design - Creative - Do not follow any design rules - Allows to use any color, shapes and forms. THREE MAIN ELEMENTS OF BATIK PATTERN IN JAVA 1. KLOWONGAN or the main decorative motif - is a form of decoration that becomes the main element of batik patterns 2. ISEN-ISEN - a decoration to fill in parts of the main decoration 3. DECORATIVE MOTIF A S FILLER - a decoration placed on the background pattern as a balance to the field INDONESIA BATIK - the resist, usually wax, prevents the dye from penetrating the covered areas of the fabric, thus creating a pattern in negative WAYANG KULIT - Technique originated from Java. - It is a unique form of theatre employing light and shadow. The puppets are crafted from buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. - It has its counterpart in Thailand which is called Nang puppetry and Sbaek in Cambodia. MALAYSIA 1. The most common motifs of Malaysian batik are leaves and flowers 2. Designs that show animals are rare because Islam norms forbid animal images as decoration, except the butterfly theme. - Known for its geometrical designs like spirals - The colors tend to be lighter and more vibrant. Kelantan and Terengganu -where batik first flourished, reaching even Singapore's shores TWO MAIN TYPES OF BATIK 1. HAND PAINTED - the artist uses the canting, a small copper container with one or more different sized pipes. 2. BLOCK PRINTED - done by welding together strips of metal to form a metal block. The metal block is then dipped into molten wax and pressed against the fabric to make a pattern MALAYSIA Malaysian "batik" - Popular motifs are leaves, flowers, and butterflies - Geometrical design is also used. - Employs brush method. - Colors are lighter and more vibrant than deep colored Javanese batik. HANDOUT IN ARTS 8 – SOUTHEAST ASIAN ARTS Jeroen O. Collo – MAPEH Teacher  MALAYSIAN PEWTER CRAFTS - Having the world's largest reserves of tin, Malaysia also produces what is widely regarded a s the world's finest pewter is malleable metal alloy. - The pewter objects are popular souvenirs in Malaysia WAU KITE - Wau is a Malaysian word for kite; it is called 'wau' because the shape of its wing is similar to an Arabic letter (pronounced 'wow'). - This kite-making tradition comes naturally to Malaysian people, especially in the Eastern States of the Malayan Peninsula. THAILAND - Thai silk is produced from the cocoons of Thai silkworms. - KHORAT -the center of the silk industry in Thailand. THAILAND Thai Silk - Manufactured in Thailand by native Thai Silkworms - Thai silk smells like hair when burned - Thai silk has a unique luster, with a sheen that has two unique blends: one color for the warp and another for the weft. Its color will change when viewed at varying angles to light. LOY KRATHONG AND YI PENG - These are two of Thailand's most famous festivals (also known a s the Thailand Lantern Festivals) that both take place on the s a m e day of 12th full moon of the 12th Thai month. CAMBODIA - Silk weaving in Cambodia dates to as early as the first century since textiles were used for trading. - Modern textiles have traces of motifs imitating clothing details on ancient stone sculptures. TWO MAIN TYPES OF CAMBODIAN WEAVING 1. IKAT TECHNIQUE - (Khmer term: chongkiet) - to create patterns, weavers tie and dye portions of weft yarn before weaving begins. 2. UNEVEN TWILL -it yields single or two - color fabric, which are produced by weaving three threads so that the color of one thread dominates on one side of the fabric, while the two others determine the color on the reverse side KRAMA - the traditional check scarves worn almost universally by Cambodians CAMBODIA Angkor Wat - Enormous Buddhist temple complex located in northern Cambodia - Built in the first half of the 12th century as a Hindu temple. TWO MAIN TYPES OF CAMBODIAN WEAVING 1. Ikat Technique - To create patterns, weaves tie and dye portions of weft yarn before weaving begins. 2. Uneven Twill - It yields single or two-color fabrics, which are produced by weaving three threads LAOS - According to Lao tradition, stories were weaved in the intricate dense patterns and motifs of textiles. HANDOUT IN ARTS 8 – SOUTHEAST ASIAN ARTS Jeroen O. Collo – MAPEH Teacher  - Most diverse of these stories are the ones woven into a Sihn. SIHN - the Lao women's ankle-long skirt patterns are unique to each skirt. LAOS - Stories of their history were woven in the cloth - Strand by strand, Lao stories were weaved in the intricate dense patterns and motifs of textiles. - Most diverse of these stories are the one swoven into a sihn VIETNAM - Golden thread silks were born in Vietnam - Ha Dong the center of weaving and sericulture (silkworm production), old jacquard looms are still used. VIETNAMESE FABRIC RANGES 1. SHANTUNG TAFFETA - Slightly thinner and less irregular. - Often used for bridal gowns. 2. BENGALINE WEAVE - a great looking, thick grained taffeta. - durable plain weave fabric that is characterized by widthwise cords formed by using fine warp yarns and course weft yarns. 3. EBONY SATIN - all-natural lustrous silk hand - woven in southern Vietnam and naturally dyed using ebony fruit pods. VIETNAM Vietnamese Silk Painting - It typically showcases the countryside, landscapes, pagodas, historical events, or scenes of daily life. - Is one of the most popular forms of art in Vietnam, favored for the mystical atmosphere that can be achieved with the medium. In the 19th and 20th centuries. VIETNAMESE FABRIC RANGES 1. Shanting Taffeta - Is a plain-woven fabric with a smooth, lustrous surface. 2. Bengaline Weave - It offered the impression of genuine silk. 3. Ebony Satin - An all-natural lustrous silk hand-woven in southern Vietnam and naturally dyed using ebony fruits pods. - Specialize in handwoven, handmade silk fabrics and ethnic textiles made in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. BRUNEI - Brunei's traditional textile is also called Batik - It is uniquely different from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. BRUNEI'S BATIK DESIGNS - Simpur - Sumboi- sumboi - Air mule HANDOUT IN ARTS 8 – SOUTHEAST ASIAN ARTS Jeroen O. Collo – MAPEH Teacher TECHNIQUES USED IN BRUNEI'S BATIK - Airbrushing - Cracking - Bubble - Rainbow - Sprinkle - Geometry - Marble BATIK CAN BE DONE IN FOUR WAYS: 1. Hand-drawn 2. Screen printing 3. Using metal block 4. Digital printing SINGAPORE Singapore Batik - It has been existing since the 12th century. - Featured in a s the uniform of flight attendants for the official flag carrier airlines of Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. Merlion - A mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish that is widely used a s a mascot and national personification of Singapore. - Inlaid with Chinese porcelain plates and bowls a s part of its design. HANDOUT IN ARTS 8 – SOUTHEAST ASIAN ARTS Jeroen O. Collo – MAPEH Teacher