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Fabric Design of Thailand and Cambodia: Quarter 1 Arts 8 Week 1

This document discusses fabric design elements of Thailand and Cambodia. It begins by defining fabrics and the fibers they can be made from, such as cotton, wool, silk and linen. It then covers the elements of design used for fabrics like color, line, pattern, texture, scale, shape, balance and harmony. Specific details are provided about Thai silk production and traditional patterns like mat mee and yok dork. The document also discusses Cambodian silk production techniques like ikat and uneven twill, and natural dyes from insect nests, prohut bark and ebony bark. In summary, the document provides information about traditional silk fabrics and production processes in Thailand and Cambodia.

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Fabric Design of Thailand and Cambodia: Quarter 1 Arts 8 Week 1

This document discusses fabric design elements of Thailand and Cambodia. It begins by defining fabrics and the fibers they can be made from, such as cotton, wool, silk and linen. It then covers the elements of design used for fabrics like color, line, pattern, texture, scale, shape, balance and harmony. Specific details are provided about Thai silk production and traditional patterns like mat mee and yok dork. The document also discusses Cambodian silk production techniques like ikat and uneven twill, and natural dyes from insect nests, prohut bark and ebony bark. In summary, the document provides information about traditional silk fabrics and production processes in Thailand and Cambodia.

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Fabric Design of

THAILAND and
CAMBODIA
QUARTER 1 ARTS 8 WEEK 1
LEARNING
AT THE END OF THIS LESSON, YOU ARE EXPECTED
COMPETENCY:
TO:

1. Analyze elements and principles of art in the production of


arts and crafts inspired by the cultures of Southeast Asia.
(A8EL-1b-1)
ARE YOU
READY ?
LET'S GET STARTED!
Question to Ponder!
What is FABRIC?
______________________
____________________
Fabrics are materials that are made by

weaving, knitting, crocheting, or bonding

fibers or yarns together to create a

flexible, flat, and often layered structure


Fabrics can be made from natural

fibers such as cotton, wool, silk, and

linen, or synthetic fibers like polyester,

nylon, and acrylic.


• What are the elements
being used in designing
fabrics?
Elements used in fabric design:
• Color: it can evoke emotions and set the tone for a fabric’s
purpose.
• Line: used to create patterns, motifs, or texture. They can be
straight, curved, or organic
• Pattern: repeating patterns that give fabrics their visual
character.
Elements used in fabric design:
• Texture: refers to the tactile quality of a fabric’s
surface.
• Scale: refers to the size of the elements within a
pattern.
• Shape: geometric and organic
Elements used in fabric design:
• Balance: ensures that elements are distributed
evenly throughout the fabric.
• Harmony: refers to the pleasing combination of
elements in a fabric design.
• Material choice
Fabric Design of
THAILAND and
CAMBODIA
THAILAND
Thai Silk is produced from the
cocoons of Thai silkworm. It is
mainly produced in Khorat which is
the center of the silk industry in
Thailand. Thai weavers from this
region raise the caterpillars on a
steady diet of mulberry leaves.
THAILAND
The patterns in the silk were inspired
by things in the natural world
surrounding the weavers, such as
snakes, flowers, birds, and leaves.
Today, Thai silk making
is considered to be
one of the finest arts in
the world, a product of
unique manufacturing
process and bearing
unique patterns and
colors.
Mat mee patterned silk
is made from a specific
kind of dying process.
It is most commonly
seen in the weaving of
Isaan, or northeastern
Thailand.
Yok Dork is another
kind of pattern that is
woven in Thai silk. It is
a kind of brocade and
often feature an all-
over pattern of flowers.
CAMBODIA
Silk Weaving in Cambodia dates to as
early as first century since textiles were
used for trading. Modern textiles have
traces of motifs imitating clothing details
on ancient stone sculpture.
The are two types of Cambodian
weaving:
1. Ikat Technique
2. Uneven Twill
Ikat Technique – to Uneven Twill – it yields
create patterns, weavers tie or two-color fabrics, which
and dye portions of weft are produced by weaving
yarn before weaving begins. three threads so that the
Patterns are diverse and color of tone thread
vary by region; common dominates on one side of
motifs include lattice, stars the fabric; while the two
and spots. others determine the color
on the reverse side.
Traditionally, Cambodian
textiles have employed natural
dyes coming from: INSECT
NEST (red dye: indigo – blue
dye; prohut bark – yellow and
green dye; and ebony bark –
black dye)
Silk weaving has been
revived in the past ten
years and now provides
employment for many
rural women. Cambodian
silk is generally sold
domestically, where it is
used in sampot (wrap
skirts) furnishings and
pidan (pictorial
tapestries).
Characteristics of silk fabrics:
• Softness: soft and smooth to the touch, making it
comfortable to wear.
• Lustrous appearance: shiny
• Lightweight
• Breathability: helps regulate body temperature
Characteristics of silk fabrics:
• Hypoallergenic: less likely to cause skin irritations
• Moisture-wicking: can absorb and release
moisture
• Strong and durable
• Natural fiber
Characteristics of silk fabrics:
• Versatility
• Vibrant colors
• Biodegradable: it breaks down naturally over time
• Dyeability: can be dyed easily
1. What are the characteristics
of silk fabrics?
2. What are the two types of
Cambodian weaving?

QUESTION TO PONDER:
Elements Thailand Cambodia
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY:
Line
Texture
DIRECTION: Fill in the
table by describing the
elements of arts applied Shape
to the fabric design of Color
each country.
Pattern
Answer the following:
1. It is a natural
fiber made by the
silkworm cocoon.
2. It is the method of textile
production in which two
distinct sets of yarns or
threads are interlaced at
right angles to form a fabric.
3. It is a kind of
brocade and often
feature an all-over
pattern of flowers.
4. What color do
insect nests
produce?
5. Ebony bark?
6-7. What are the
two main types of
Cambodian
weaving?
8-10. Summarize
the process of
making Thai Silk.
THANK YOU
for
your Active Participation

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