Pidan (textile)
A pidan is a type of silk cloth used in Cambodian and Khmer weddings, funerals, and Buddhist ceremonies as a canopy or tapestry. Pidan are often decorated with images of wats, nāgas, apsaras, scenes from the life of Buddha, Angkor Wat, animals (especially elephants), and plants.[1]
Production[]
Pidan is produced by an experienced weaver. Because of this and it's silken composition, it is fairly expensive. [1]
History[]
Khmer textiles are a tradition dating back for over a millennium. As Cambodia had fallen under the governorship of French Indochina, pidan would begin to die. Then, in 1993, the revitalized the art of textile making among low-class artisans. This was to noticeable success.[2] Later, the found success funding and keeping some businesses (and by extension the pidan) alive.[3]
Further reading[]
Reference[]
- ^ a b Berthon, Magali. "HOL PIDAN: AN OTHERWORLDLY CAMBODIAN EXPERIENCE". Cooper Hewit. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ Siyonda. "Abstract Part 3: Cambodian Textile and Khmer and Cham Culture". Institute for Khmer Traditional Textures. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "CAMBODIA'S HOL PIDAN WEAVING TRADITION — NEARLY LOST, NOW REVIVED". INDIGO LION HANDMADE. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
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