Buddhism and Hinduism - Religions that shaped the arts and crafts of Thailand
Ushnisha – Oval-like protrusion on top of the head that sumbolized enlightenment and spiritual reliance.
Urna – Circular dot that symbolizes the third eye.
Sitting, Standing, and Dying – Buddha’s 3 poses
Bodhisattva – Buddha’s life before his enlightenment.
Krom Chang Sip Mu – Attempt to provide training to Thai craftsmen.
Reclining Buddha – Largest and one of the most famous Buddha status in Thailand.
Yaksha – Placed in front of the gate as guardians and protectors of Buddhist buildings. Depicted to have green complexion, protruding eyes, and extended fangs.
Wood, and Stone – Traditional material used in Thai buildings.
Wats – Locally known as temples in Thailand.
Wat Pho – Knows as the “Temple of the Reclining Buddha.” One of the earliest and largest Buddhist temples in Thailand.
Silk – Fabric used for traditional attire in Thailand.
Sawatdiruksa – The poem where their belief of auspicious colors for each day of the week was based.
Sunday – Red (Thailand)
Monday – White (Thailand)
Tuesday – Violet and dark indigo (Thailand)
Wednesday – Bright orange
Thursday – Green and Yellow
Friday – Gray
Saturday - Black
Sua Phra Ratch Tan – Traditional clothes of Men, it has 3 varieties.
Chut Thai Phra Ratch Niyom – Traditional Clothing of Women, it has 8 varieties.
Yok cloth – Silk weaving technique with embossed designs with added weft threads..
Yok Thong – Type of yok cloth that uses gold threads.
Nang Yai – Thailand’s shadow puppets
Krathong – Decorated, buoyant basket made to float in a river.
Calligraphy, Poetry, and Painting - traditional arts and crafts of China
Black – Color of the heaven (China)
Green – Wood, spring, vigor, and virality (China)
Red – Fire, happiness, and wealth (China)
White – Metal, Brightness, Purity, and Fullness (China)
Yellow – Earth, freedom from worries, and center
Chinese people dressed according to the social rank.
Lotus feet – A custom of binding the girl’s feet at a very young age to prevent growing and developing properly.
Mandarin Square – Badge sewn to the official’s coat to the show their official’s rank.
Cheongsam – Traditional dress of Chinese Women
Changshan – Male version of qipao. Worn during formal events.
Bilateral Symmetry – Designed equally on a central axis when its area and massing are the same on the other.
Enclosed open space – Provides fresh air and ventilation. Courtyard, and Sky well