Artifacts.

Artefact 1:


Description:
In many Southeast Asian cultures, metalworking is viewed as acts of creation and not just merely handicraft. Hence, there are many rituals and taboos observed when working with such materials. For instance, metalworking is done by men. The wide variety of shapes, colours and motifs that are unique expressions of each cultures are brought together in this gallery in order to explore their shared characteristics .


Modifications/Evolution to today’s version:
The jewellerys today are more light, and not so difficult to wear. It is more simple and the necklaces are often with a small and simple pendant, to make it more classy and elegant.


Artefact 2:


Description:
In many Southeast Asian cultures, textile weaving is also viewed as acts of creation and not just merely handicraft. Rituals and taboos are observed when working with this materials too. Textile weaving is commonly done by women.

Modifications/Evolution to today’s version:
In modern days, our clothes are made using our technologies, thus, there is no need to handmade it.

Artefact 3:


Description:
Another artifact on textile weaving, this is a type of traditional costumes for some Southeast Asian Cultures.


Modifications/Evolution to today’s version:
The past's version of this is heavy, and inconvenient to walk. Today's version of the costume is a lighter and a costume which is for more easy to walk.