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south east
LG Val L. Abana
Marje F. Cocjin
Myrryle Algen Agnes
Prince Raphael Paclibar
04.
Geluk One of the four principal schools of Tibetan Buddhism and
that to which the Dalai Lama belongs. Established in 1409
with the founding of the Riwo Ganden (‘Joyous Mountain’)
monastery by Tsong Khapa, the Geluk was the last of the
great schools to be formed, and is now the largest. That
Tsong Khapa was at pains to differentiate his school from
the others is revealed by his prescription of Yellow Hats for
his monks, while the other schools wore Red.
Wayang
kulit
is an Indonesian art form in which two-dimensional
leather puppets are made to cast shadows onto a screen
lit from behind. Other forms of wayang with three-
dimensional puppets or even human performers are also
known in the region. The flat puppets of wayang kulit are
beautifully gilded and painted.
malaysia
Examples of Arts and Crafts Fabric Design
Cultural Icons Sculpture
songket
01.
Songket is a traditional Malaysian handwoven fabric created by
women in the Malay Peninsula and Sarawak. The term songket
refers to the decorative weaving technique used to make the
fabric, which entails inserting gold or silver thread in between the
base threads. Songket Weave, also known as supplementary
weave and floating weave is done on a backstrap loom that sits on
the ground. The threads attach to a wooden panel that straps
around the weavers back creating the tension required by the
warp thread. The pattern is made by interweaving the warp and
weft threads on the loom.
02. KAU BULAN
Wau bulan is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite that is traditionally flown in the
Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is one of Malaysia's national symbols, some others being
the hibiscus. The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia features an intricately
decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top.
SKY
LANTERNS
03.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a popular observance in
Malaysia amongst those of ethnic Chinese heritage. It is not
a public holiday, but malls nevertheless decorate and sell
special food items at this time of year. It is sometimes
known as Lantern Festival.
04. pua kumbu
is a traditional patterned multicolored ceremonial cotton cloth used by the Iban people in
Sarawak, Malaysia.
sape
05.
The sape' is a traditional lute of the Kenyah and Kayan
community who live in the longhouses that line the rivers of
East Kalimantan and North Kalimantan, Indonesia and
Northern part of Sarawak, Malaysia. Sape' are carved from
a single bole of wood, with many modern instruments
reaching over a metre in length.
Singapore
Examples of Arts and Crafts Fabric Design
Cultural Icons Sculpture
Peranakan
Porcelain
01.
Peranakan porcelain was made in China as a result of a specialized
market in South East Asia, mainly in Malaysia and Singapore.
Peranakan or Baba Nyonya are terms for a subgroup of the Straits
Chinese and their unique culture. They are descendants of early
Chinese emigrants who settled on both sides of the Malacca
Straits as early as the 15th and 16th centuries. That is, mainly in the
areas of present-day Singapore, Malacca and Penang.
These early settlers often took Malay or Indonesian brides and as a
result their culture and objects were influenced by the local Malay
culture, creating a very distinct local Chinese flavor.
02. Merlion
The Merlion is the official mascot of Singapore. It is depicted as a mythical creature with
the head of a lion and the body of a fish.The Merlion's fish-like body symbolises
Singapore's origins as a fishing village, known as Temasek—a name which comes from
same root as the word tasek ('lake' in Malay). The statue's head represents the city's
original name of Singapura (lion city in Sanskrit).
Sri
mariammam
hindu
temple 03.
The Sri Mariammam Hindu temple with sculptures of
different images is almost as Singapore itself. This was
constructed and dedicated to the goddess Mariammam
who is worshiped for her power to cure disease(early
Singapore was mostly jungle, so disease was rampant). Its
most interesting feature is its impressive gopuram(tower)
over the main entrance, which is decorated with numerous
Hindu deities.
04. BATIK
Batik is the method of using wax and wax-resistant dyes to design cloth. The name is
Javanese in origin, derived from the word amba, which means 'to write', and titik, meaning
'dot'.
Baju
Kurung
05.
This traditional costume is the national dress of Singapore
as well as Malaysia, and it became fashionable in the
nineteenth century when it was worn by Sultan Abu Bakar.
Baju Kurung is the generic name given for this attire for both
men and women.
Philippines
Examples of Arts and Crafts Fabric Design
Cultural Icons Sculpture
01. The ruins
The Ruins is the remains of the ancestral home mansion of the
family of Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson and Maria Braga Lacson. It
is situated in Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The mansion
was built in early 1900s and inspired by Italian architecture.The
Ruins Mansion is a famous tourist destination in Bacolod/Negros.
It is the remains of the mansion built by Don Mariano as a
testament of his love to Maria Braga. The Ruins Mansion is also
known as the “Taj Mahal” of Negros. Amidst the cruelties of life
and World War 2, this testament still stood the test of time.
2.
Magellan's
cross
Magellan's Cross holds a very big part of the history of Cebu. It
is believed to be a Christian cross planted by the Portuguese
and Spanish explorers headed by Ferdinand Magellan. It was
planted upon their arrival in Cebu on March 15, 1521. That day
also marked the birth of Christianity in the land.The Magellan
Cross history traces its roots back to 1521 when the Portuguese
explorer Ferdinand Magellan set his foot in Cebu. He befriended
the locals and the native chief Rajah Humabon. Rajah Humabon,
his wife and hundreds of his native warriors were baptized as
they agreed to accept Christianity.
03. Las
Damas
Romanas
Las Damas Romanas, also known as The Roman
Maidens, The Roman Women, or The Roman
Ladies, is an oil on canvas painted by Juan Luna in
the style of the Neo-Classicism, one of the most
famous Filipino painters of the Spanish period in
the Philippines
4.
barong
tagalog
The barong tagalog (lit. "Tagalog dress"), more commonly known simply as barong
(and occasionally baro), is an embroidered long-sleeved formal shirt for men and a
national dress of the Philippines. Barong tagalog combines elements from both the
precolonial native Filipino and colonial Spanish clothing styles. It is traditionally
made with sheer textiles (nipis) woven from piña or abacá; although in modern
times, cheaper materials like organza silk, ramie, or polyester are also used.
It is a common formal or semi-formal attire in Filipino culture, and is worn
untucked over an undershirt with belted trousers and dress shoes. Baro't saya is
the feminine equivalent of barong tagalog, with the Maria Clara gown being the
formal variant of the latter.[1] Barong tagalog was also known as camisa fuera
("outer shirt") in Philippine Spanish.[2]
05.
Filipiniana
The Filipiniana is a traditional outfit with puffy oversize
sleeves, a blouse (baro or camisa), a long skirt (saya),
and a panuelo (a piece of fabric worn as a head
covering or as a scarf around the neck) draped over the
shoulders.The Filipiniana symbolizes pride, strength
and the willingness of a Filipina to fight for her own
freedom and right. It is the epitome of power for every
Filipina who were reduced to their own rights during
the times of hardships and struggles.