Tie dye and Batik or wax resist dyeing technique has gone through a long and rich history, dating back to ca. 5000 BC. The first hand writing technique or Batik Tulis was mentioned in Cĕkĕr inscription of Kediri Kingdom of Indonesia in 12th CE. Batik and tie dye technique became popular as a textile production technique in Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, highly characterized by local arts.

Beadwork is a craft technique that involves the use of beads to create decorative or functional objects, including jewelry, clothing embellishments, and bags. Archaeological evidence from East Timor site indicates the use of seed Coix lacryma-jobi dated to approximately pre-3000 BC. This technique is popular to adorn ceremonial and royal textiles in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

As an intergenerational craftmanship, the distinctive style of embroideries portrays the exquisite textile heritage of each country in Southeast Asia. Traditionally, embroidery skills were primarily practiced by women of Chinese-Malay descents in Singapore during the late 18th to 19th CE. In Vietnam, this art is centered in the Hue area, while Thai-style embroidery (ผ้าปัก) characterizes the fine arts of royal court since the 19th century. In Philippines, this craftmanship is considered stitchery and embroidery, adorning Piña textile to the finest quality.

The term ‘Ikat’ comes from Malay language and means to ‘bind‘ or ‘tie‘. This refers to decoration technique using warp threads, weft threads, or both (double ikat) prior to cloth weaving. In certain communities, the ikat weaving process is closely tied to ritual practices. Experienced weavers follow rules such as fasting, starting on an auspicious day. Ikat technique is practiced by artisans in Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

Known as Songket in Indonesia and Pha yok in Thailand, this traditional weaving technique is referred to as supplementary weft thread and often incorporates gold or silver metallic thread, typically in the form of a flat gold ribbon wrapped around cotton, linen, or silk fabric. This artistry can be observed in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand

Clothing accessories of Hmong people living in Vietnam and bordering area of Laos and Thailand feature textile reverse appliqué, a hand-stitched patchwork showcasing distinctive patterns and shapes. Combined with embroidery needlework, this technique convey an array of meanings and narratives. Hmong needlework is a reflection of their spiritual beliefs in the unseen world of spirits and ancestors (yeeb ceeb) and serves spiritual purposes for protection against misfortune, malevolent spirits, and bad luck.