| dc.description.abstract | In this study on Intellectual heritage of embroidery for Khon costumes,
the author had two objectives: 1) to research the origins and development of Khon costumery
over time and 2) to understand the methods, materials, and patterns used in the creation of
various articles of a Khon performer's dress—with the desire both to preserve and revive
traditional methods of creating Khon costumesThese objectives were accomplished by 1)
researching primary documents from domestic and international, 2) interviewing experts in the
design of Khon costumes, mural painters, and other visual artists, 3) studying old photographs
and video footage of Khon dance-drama in relation to Khon costumes today, 4) studying
related art forms 5) comparing remnants of Khon costumes from different periods of time with
those made in the present.
The study found that: The formal features of Khon costumes were
based on the real daily wear of the noble classes in ancient societies, but whose
characteristics were enlarged to suit the demands of theater. For the most part, the designs on
Khon costumes were originally developed from those on fabrics imported to Thailand from
India and later transformed into vine, leaf, and flower figures. Both the methods and materials
used in creating Khon costumes today are less intricate than those of the past, resulting in
costumes of less quality than their predecessors. The beauty of Khon costumes depends on
the proportions of each individual piece. The design of their patterns requires an attention to
detail and elaborate embroidery. Today, there are renewed efforts to revive these older values
by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. | en_US |
