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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Ethnic Groups Research Database |
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| Subject |
Yao,silverware,jewelry,Chiang Mai,northern region |
| Author |
Supranee Piawiset |
| Title |
Yao silverware at Pang Khwai Village, Fang District, Chiang Mai Province |
| Document Type |
Research Paper |
Original Language of Text |
Thai |
| Ethnic Identity |
Mien, Iu Mien,
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Language and Linguistic Affiliations |
Hmong-Mien |
Location of
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Sirindhorn Anthropology Center Library and Chiang Mai University Library |
Total Pages |
88 |
Year |
1997 |
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Department of Thai Arts,Faculty of Fine Arts,Chiang Mai University |
| Abstract |
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Yaosilverware reflects the lifestyle of the ethnic group. Each type is designed to suit various occasions, and is related to their animistic beliefs and right down to using their daily utensils. The designs are all inspired by the surrounding nature and depend on shapes of each type, social values, craftsmanship, and creativity of craftsmen until they have become unique characteristics of the ethnic group. The hammering technique is mainly used to create the designs and the low-relief technique is utilized to make the designs more distinct. Additionally, geometric shapes are used to connect other designs together. The same patterns are found in their embroidery (pp. 75-85).
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