JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

QUARTER 1, WEEK 1

INTRODUCTION

WHAT THIS MODULE IS ALL ABOUT

Southeast Asia pertains to the huge peninsula of Indochina and the extensive archipelago that is sometimes called
as East Indies. Southeast Asian arts are predominantly influenced by religious belief and are often expressed natural scenes
and themes from their aesthetic tradition. Many of their artworks are influenced by their cultures thus expressing themes out
of their daily scenes and norms.

Southeast Asians do not have a strong tradition of art theory for they are always more concerned with doing the
actual work of producing beautiful things. Because of their contacts with foreign civilizations, the peoples of Southeast Asia
once thought of having lack of inventiveness, but later, discoveries particularly in Myanmar and Thailand inspired some
scholars to argue against the accepted theory. These scholars contended that the Southeast Asian people were cultivating
plants, making pottery, and working in bronze about the same time as the peoples of the ancient Middle East.

WHAT THE LEARNING OUTCOMES ARE

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

• identify the elements of arts of the Southeast Asian Arts, evaluate the principles of arts in the production of artwork
in Southeast Asia and create a Malaysian Batik A8PR-Ic-e-1

LESSONS IN THIS MODULE

LESSON 1: FABRIC DESIGN OF THAILAND, CAMBODIA AND LAOS

WELCOME SIGNAGE

LEARNING IS A CONTINUOUS PROCESS. 😊

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
QUARTER 1, WEEK 1

SELF-PACED LEARNING KIT IN MAPEH 8

LESSON 1 FABRIC DESIGN OF THAILAND, CAMBODIA AND LAOS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

• identify the elements of arts of the Southeast Asian Arts, evaluate the principles of arts in the production of artwork
in Southeast Asia and create a Malaysian Batik A8PR-Ic-e-1

MOTIVATION

You will be introduced to the new lesson. This activity unfolds some of the topics you possibly encounter as you go on with
this module.
Fill in the missing letter to complete the word.

M A A S A

B A K

S O T H S T S A

I N O N E S A

LINKING STATEMENT

Southeast Asia, vast region of Asia situated east of the Indian subcontinent and south of China. It consists of two dissimilar
portions: a continental projection (commonly called mainland Southeast Asia) and string of archipelagoes to the south and
east of the mainland (insular Southeast Asia). In the Southeast Asian art includes the land of Thailand,
Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia and Singapore.

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CONCEPT NOTE

Thailand
Thailand is famous for fabrics, specially its silk produced from the cocoons of Thai silkworm to the loom. Traditionally there
are some main patters that are used in Thai fabrics. The patterns in the silk were inspired by things in the natural world
surrounding the weavers, such as the head of rice, snakes, flowers, birds and leaves though today many weavers are
updating this traditional process
with more modern designs.

Mat mee patterned silk is made from a specific kind of dying process. It is most seen in the
weaving of Isaan, or northeastern Thailand.

Yok Dork is another kind of pattern that is woven in Thai silk is called yok dork. It is a kind of
brocade and often feature an all-over pattern of flowers

CAMBODIA
Silk weaving has been part of Cambodia culture for centuries since textile were used for trading.
Modern textiles have traces of motifs imitating clothing details on ancient stone sculptures.

There are two main types of Cambodian weaving:

Ikat technique- (Khmer term: chongkiet) – to create patterns, weavers tie and dye portions of weft yan before weaving
begins. Patterns are diverse and vary by region; common motifs include lattice, stars, and spots.
Uneven twill- it yields single or two- color fabrics, which are produced by weaving three 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. Cambodian textile has
employed natural dyes coming from insect nests- red dye; indigo – blue dye; prohut bark -yellow and green dye; and
ebony bark- black dye. Cotton textile have also played a significant role in Cambodian culture. Traditionally woven cotton
remains popular. Rural women often weave homemade cotton fabric, which is used in garments and for household
purposes. Krama, the traditional check scarves worn almost universally by Cambodians, are made of cotton.

LAOS
Laos is famous for its hand-grown, spun, dyed, handwoven cotton and silk fabrics made by Lao village women; silk and
cotton making process, dyeing and weaving near Vientiane. Silk and cotton weaving by hand is an age-old tradition in the
Lao. 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.

a sihn- the Lao women’s ankle-long skirt whose form is undeniable but whose patterns are unique to
each skirt. Sihn would wear throughout her lifetime. She uses folk icons to express personal views. This
often accomplished by symbolist totems from the inanimate or animate world- crabs for
resourcefulness, snakes for fertility, butterflies for beauty, birds for success, and so on

It is traditional that every woman in Laos weaves all the sihn she would wear throughout her lifetime.
She uses folk icons to express personal views. This often accomplished by symbolist totems from the
inanimate or animate world- crabs for resourcefulness, snakes for fertility, butterflies for beauty, birds for
success, and so on.

VIETNAM
Golden thread silks were born in Vietnam. Many Vietnamese fabrics originated from Ha Dong, the center of weaving and
sericulture (silk worm production) for centuries. Old jacquard looms are still used, weaving patterns conditioning centuries -
old symbols and characters.

Popular Vietnamese fabric

• Shangtung taffeta
• Bengaline weave
Ebony satin – an all-natural lustrous silk hand-
woven in southern Vietnam and naturally dyed
using ebony fruit pods. The fabric dates back
over a century, but was only recently
revitalized by the designer Vo Viet Chung

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Batik, the traditional fabric of the Indonesia. It would be impossible to visit or live in Indonesia and not to exposed to one of
the country’s most highly developed art form, batik.
Natural materials such as cotton or silk are used for the cloth, so that it can absorb the wax that is applied in the dye
resisting process. The cloth that is used for batik is washed and boiled in water many times prior to the application of wax so
that all traces of starches, lime chalk and other sizing materials are removed.
Two categories of batik design:
• Geometric motifs
• Free form design

The method of Malaysia batik making is also quite different from those of Indonesian Javanese
batik, the pattern is larger and simpler, it seldom or never uses canting to create intricate
patterns and rely heavily on brush painting method to apply colors on fabrics

Two main types of types of batik that re produced:

• Hand painted – with the use of canting- a small copper container with one or more different sized pipes.
• 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 in order to make a pattern.

BRUNIEI
Brunei’s traditional textile is also called batik but it is uniquely different from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. It design
have their national flower simpur, sumboi-sumboi (pitcher plant), and Brunei’s traditional design of air muleh.
Different techniques are used in Brunei’s batik like airbrushing, cracking, bubble, rainbow, sprinkle, geometry and marble.
These techniques are applied on fabrics like cotton, chiffon, linen and brocade.

INTEGRATION OF FAITH, LEARNING, and LIFE

“ART IS EVERYWHERE, EVERYWHERE IS ART”

CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING

Circle the letter of the correct answer

1. Which art process decorates cloth using wax, dye and has been practice in Southeast Asia fabric design?
A. Batik B. Dye C. Loom D. Silk

2. Silk is made of natural fiber produce by ____________.

A. Abaca fiber B. Banana fiber C. Cotton D. Silkworm

3. A Lao women’s ankle-long skirt and pattern are unique to each skirt.
A. Ikat B. Krama C. Sihn D. Patadyong

4. Which Southeast Asian countries used golden thread to their fabric?

A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Vietnam

5. Which country is famous for its geometrical designs or spiral on their batik?
A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Vietnam

GUIDE QUESTIONS
Answer the following questions.

1. Thai silkworms from Khorat are in strict diet. What kind of leaves are these
worms fed with?
2. According to Lao tradition, how are the stories of their history passed on?
3. What country is Golden thread silk are born?

INDIVIDUAL TASK

ACTIVITY ON YOUR WORKSHEET

REFLECTION
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CALDWELL ADVENTIST ACADEMY
R.T. LIM BOULEVARD, ZAMBOANGA CITY
“The School for Future Leaders”
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
WORKSHEET IN MAPEH 8
QUARTER 2, WEEK 1, LESSON 1

Name: Date:
Year & Section: Resources:
Topic:

🎵 PLEASE WRITE YOUR ANSWERS NEATLY AND DO NOT LEAVE BLANK ITEMS ON YOUR WORKSHEET. 😊 GRACIAS!

INTEGRATION OF FAITH, LEARNING, and LIFE

Rewrite the quote from your concept notes.

CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING

Circle the letter of the correct answer

1. Which art process decorates cloth using wax, dye and has been practice in Southeast Asia fabric design?
A. Batik B. Dye C. Loom D. Silk

2. Silk is made of natural fiber produce by ____________.

A. Abaca fiber B. Banana fiber C. Cotton D. Silkworm

3. A Lao women’s ankle-long skirt and pattern are unique to each skirt.
A. Ikat B. Krama C. Sihn D. Patadyong

4. Which Southeast Asian countries used golden thread to their fabric?

A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Vietnam

5. Which country is famous for its geometrical designs or spiral on their batik?
A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Vietnam

GUIDE QUESTIONS
Answer the following questions.

4. Thai silkworms from Khorat are in strict diet. What kind of leaves are these
worms fed with?

5. According to Lao tradition, how are the stories of their history passed on?

6. What country is Golden thread silk are born?

INDIVIDUAL TASK

NOTE: THE PRODUCT OF THIS ACTIVITY WILL BE SUBMITTED DURING THE EXAMINATION WEEK. SEE TO IT THAT YOU CAN SUBMIT
THIS ACTIVITY. THIS IS 60% PERCENT OF YOUR GRADE.

STEPS ARE SEPARATED SO THAT YOU CAN HAVE YOUR OWN COPY WHEN YOU SUBMIT THE WORKSHEET

REFLECTION
As a local of Zamboanga City, you can find locally weaved batik anywhere in town. How would you promote your own products among
tourists?

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INDIVIDUAL TASK

NOTE: THE PRODUCT OF THIS ACTIVITY WILL BE SUBMITTED DURING THE EXAMINATION WEEK. SEE TO IT THAT YOU CAN SUBMIT THIS ACTIVITY. THIS IS 60%
PERCENT OF YOUR GRADE.
“MY OWN BATIK DESIGN”
MATERIALS NEEDED:

• 4 or more striped colored paper (different color, both colors striped with half half inch width)
• 1 black colored paper
• Ruler
• Scissor
• Pencil
STEPS
STEP 1: MEASURE AND CUT THE
ARTWORK BASE
• work in inches.
• cut your black colored paper to
16 x 16 inches.
• Now measure the border and cut
the vertical lines.
• Measure and rule a border 2 inches in from each edge.
Measure and mark half inch increments along the top and bottom border lines.
• Using the ruler, craft knife (optional), cut vertical lines between the top and bottom borders at each
increment pencil mark. At one end cut slightly past the border line by 2 mm or one sixteenth of an inch. You
will have 24 vertical strips
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STEP 2: MEASURE AND CUT THE COLOURED CARD STRIPS
You'll need six sets of four strips.
Measure and cut half inch x 13 inch strips from the coloured card.

STEP 3: START WEAVING

This pattern basically involves
weaving under three vertical strips,
then over three, repeated across the
width of the base card. The only
exception to the pattern of threes is
at the beginning and end of some
rows.
Take the first strip and working from right to left (if you're right handed) weave across the top of the first three
vertical strips and under the next three and continue over three, under three until you reach the end.

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Turn the base card over and carefully push the coloured strip right up to the top as far as it will go. Make sure it
is centered so the overlap on each side is the same.
STEP 4: CREATING THE PATTERN
YOU CAN CREATE YOUR OWN PATTERN
• Bring the second coloured strip through from the back of the base card between the first and second vertical strips.
To create the chevron pattern the second row follows the three over, three under pattern, but commences one strip
in from the edge.
• When you've finished the row turn the base card over and push the coloured strip up to butt against the first
strip
• Following the pattern, the third paper strip comes through from the back of the base card between the
second and third vertical strips.
• The fourth coloured strip begins between the third and fourth vertical strips. Don't forget to flip the base card
over each time you finish a row and push the coloured strip up snugly against the previous one.

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STEP 5: ADD THE ADDITIONAL COLOR STRIPS
STEP 6: FINISHING OFF
• Flip the base card over and adjust the coloured strips if necessary so they are centered.
• Run a line of tape along each side to secure the ends of the coloured strips.

STEP 7: POST YOUR ART

IN A 1/8 SIZE ILLUSTRATION BOARD, POST YOUR ART.