MAPEH Flashcards
What are the Fabric Designs of Thailand
Thai Silk
Thai silk is produced from the _______________________
cocoons of Thai Silk Worms
Thai silk is mainly produced in _________
Khorat
What is the center of silk industry in Thailand
Khorat
Thai weavers from this region raise the caterpillars on a steady diet of _____________
mulberry leaves
Give characteristics of Thai Silk
-product of unique manufacturing process
-bearing unique patterns and colors
It is considered to be one of the finest arts in the world
Thai Silk making
What are the two main types of Cambodian weaving
Ikat technique and Uneven twill
What is the Khmer term for Ikat technique
chongkiet
In this technique, weavers tie and dye portions of weft yarn before weaving begins. Patterns are diverse and vary by region; common motifs include lattice, starts, and spots
Ikat technique
This technique yields single or two color fabrics which are produced by weaving three threads so that the color of one thread dominates on one side of the fabric, while two others determine the color on the reverse side
Uneven twill
What are Cambodia’s modern silk weaving centers
Takeo, Battambang, Beanteay Meanchey, Siem Reap, and Kampot provinces
What are the fabric designs of Cambodia
Pidan, sampot, silk weaving, krama
In Cambodia, it is used for trading. Modern textiles have traces of motifs imitating clothing details on the ancient stone sculptures
Silk weaving
It is also called as a wrap skirt and is the traditional dress of Cambodia
Sampot
Give characteristics of Sampot
-rectangular piece of cloth wrapped around waist
-3m long, 1m wide
Give characteristics of Sampot
-rectangular piece of cloth wrapped around waist
-3m long, 1m wide
It is a silk cloth in Cambodia used for Cambodian weddings and funerals
Pidan
Give characteristics of Pidan
-Often decorated with images of wats, nagas, apsaras, scenes from life of buddha
it is a traditional check scarves worn almost universally by Cambodians. It is made out of cotton
Krama
Krama is made out of __________
Cotton
According to Lao tradition, stories of their history were not passed on orally nor was it written, they were ________. Strand by strand. Lao stories were weaved in the ________________________ and __________. Unfortunately, some are elaborately fantastic and the motifs so _______, that in many cases only the weaver can accurately interpret the story.
According to Lao tradition, stories of their history were not passed on orally nor was it written, they were woven. Strand by strand. Lao stories were weaved in the intricate dense patterns and motifs of textiles. Unfortunately, some are elaborately fantastic and the motifs so cryptic, that in many cases only the weaver can accurately interpret the story.
What is the fabric design of Laos
Sihn
It is a woman’s ankle long skirt with undeniable form with each patterns unique to each skirt
SIhn
What are the characteristics of Sihn
-simple and elegant
-uses folk icons to express personal views
-accomplished by symbolist totems
LAOS SIHN TOTEMS:
crab - ___________
snakes - _________
butterflies - _________
birds - ___________
crab - resourcefulness
snakes - fertility
butterflies - beauty
birds - success
