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HE 115 – Family and Consumers Life Skills

Reporter: Anas, Leslie

Year and Section: BTLED 2-B
Course facilitator: MR. Jarry Fuentes

Arts and Crafts of Asean in Thailand

Introduction:

Thailand's arts and crafts reflect the life, culture, history, and economy of Thailand.
Arts and crafts from Thailand are rightfully famous all over the world. all are beautiful
examples of the mastery of Thai artisans, trying to keep alive the old traditions.

 Thai Paper
In ancient Thailand, people used mulberry bark to make paper, which can be used
and stored longer than other paper. Thai handmade paper has a thick and heavy
texture. Some of them have large “inclusions” randomly scattered across the sheet.
Papermaking has become a popular craft in all tourist markets in Thailand.
Handmade paper can be used to print, paint, dye, and emboss. It is one of the most
popular souvenirs of Thailand.

 Carving and Sculpture in Thailand

In Thailand. Many materials are carved and engraved as part of statues, including
teak, bamboo, rattan, stone, horn, ivory, banana stalk, and mango. The most
popular wood for carving in Thailand is teak.

Thai carving artists are so smart that they can carve not only hard materials, but also
soft fruit, even vegetables, and soaps. You can always see the products of many
artisans engraving and carving watermelons into special works of art in restaurants in
Thailand.

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 Thai Traditional Silk
In Thailand. Many materials are carved and engraved as part of statues, including
teak, bamboo, rattan, stone, horn, ivory, banana stalk, and mango. The most
popular wood for carving in Thailand is teak.

Thai carving artists are so smart that they can carve not only hard materials, but also
soft fruit, even vegetables, and soaps. You can always see the products of many
artisans engraving and carving watermelons into special works of art in restaurants in
Thailand.

 Thai Pottery
Thai pottery has a smooth surface and delicate details. Many Thai designs include
animal decorations and have a dark brown glaze finish, which makes the Thai
ceramics special and unique among Asian pottery wares. It is also one of the oldest
and most widespread of the decorative arts, consisting of objects made of clay and
hardened with heat.

 Khon Mask
Khon employs decorative, painted and gilded paper Mache masks covering the
whole heads of the dancers enacting the demon and monkey roles. Khon masks
represent the symbol to identify the character the performer represents such as
Ravana, Phra Lak, Hanuman, Rama, and Song- Ar-Tis

Modern day Thailand art and craft is a blend of ancient techniques and more
contemporary methods that has seen the art and craft industry thrive, particularly
with the rise in popularity of Thailand as a holiday destination. Tourists are a big part
of keeping the traditional alive as many people purchase handicrafts and such as
souvenirs. With such a unique and beautiful style, hand crafted by locals who's skills
have been learned generation over generation, Thailand art and craft is a
wonderful way to remember this special country.

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Member: Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC)
Agricultural Colleges Association of the Philippines (ACAP)