Author: Executive Committee 2002. 284pgs. (Japanese and English). Softcover
Publisher: Tanaka Shigeru & Naito Minoru, Japan
The volume foregrounds the textile traditions of the Miyako and Yaeyama islands of Okinawa, as well as those of southern Kyushu and Kurume, emphasizing their distinctive weaving methodologies and profound cultural significance. The evolution of weaving in Okinawa was largely conditioned by political forces, whereas the development of mainland Japanese weaving practices was predominantly driven by economic imperatives. Ikat weaving, originating on Okinawa Island, subsequently disseminated across the archipelago. In contemporary times, however, the textile industries of Miyako and Yaeyama face marked decline. This work thus seeks to safeguard and perpetuate the heritage of Okinawan weaving, ensuring its transmission to future generations.
Author: Mattiebelle Gittinger, 1992. 226pg. (English)
Publisher: The Textile Museum, Washington DC
This volume delivers a vital contribution to the study of Southeast Asian textiles, with a strong focus on Tai textiles. The authors expertly combine a detailed examination of social context, ritual usage, and trade with incisive analyses of specific pieces. The book is structured into two distinct parts: the first provides a thorough overview of forms and meanings, while the second investigates textile types associated with Buddhism, royalty, and personal identity. It is an essential resource replete with rich ethnographic and historical detail.
Author: Collected by Heribert Amann. 2013. 223 pg. (English)
Publisher: 5 Continents Editions, Italy
This book chronicles the journey of an avid traveler and passionate collector of indigenous Kalimantan ceremonial textiles. It features stunning black-and-white photography from the 1970s by Hedda Morrison, along with 150 full-page color images. The volume includes valuable contributions from various textile experts, providing new insights into the Dayak people and their textiles, shedding light on this timeless tradition.
Author: Brigitte Khan Majlis, 2013. 221 pg, (English), hardcover
Publisher: 5 Continents Editions, Milan
The textile arts from Northern Borneo made by the Iban, Kantu, Ketungau, and Mualang people are highly distinctive, and extraordinary rich. These cloths are used in rites of passage – birth, marriage and death. This remarkable book has 150 full-page brilliant color photographs, which sheds new light on this timeless tradition. The textiles are ceremonial pieces and woven using traditional ikat techniques.
Author: Elizabeth Dell & Sandra Dudley, Editors, 2003, 192pg. (English)
Publisher: Art Media Resources, Chicago, USA
The book "Textiles from Burma" highlights the rich textile traditions of the region, featuring illustrations from the James Henry Green Collection at Brighton Museum and other global collections. It explores the history, production, significance, and ongoing impact of Burmese textiles within social and cultural contexts.
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