Author: Robyn Maxwell, 2003, 432pg. (English) Hardcover
Publisher: Periplus edition, Singapore
Traditional textiles constitute one of the most significant and enduring categories within the artistic heritage of Southeast Asia. Crafted from a diverse array of locally sourced and imported raw materials, these textiles embody an extraordinary repertoire of techniques, including various forms of appliqué, decorative weaving, ikat and other resist-dyeing methods, batik, and intricate embroidery. Their functions extend across a wide spectrum, ranging from quotidian attire to sacred and ceremonial vestments, as well as shrouds, ritual cloths, banners, and regalia imbued with symbolic meaning. This volume, originally published in 1990 and subsequently reissued in 2003, features more than 400 color illustrations drawn primarily from the distinguished textile collection of the National Gallery of Australia. It endures as a seminal reference work and an authoritative resource for the scholarly study of Southeast Asian textile arts.
Author: Robyn Maxwell. 2014. Revised edition. 432pg. (English)
Publisher: Tuttle Singapore
Maxwell’s book, a revised edition of her 1990 publication, summarizes her previous research and explores the historical influences on contemporary textiles. Illustrated with beautiful and rare examples, her work draws on extensive fieldwork and connects to collections like those at the National Gallery of Australia. It also includes contributions from other scholars and a thorough bibliography, making it an essential reference for enthusiasts of Southeast Asian traditional textiles.
Author: Michael C. Howard, Kim Be Howard, 2002. 220pgs. (English). Softcover Studies in the Material Cultures of Southeast Asia Series no.4
Publisher: White Lotus, Bangkok
The book represents the first comprehensive survey of the textile traditions of the peoples inhabiting Vietnam’s Central Highlands. This region is home to twenty-one distinct ethnic groups, whose members speak languages belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian and Mon-Khmer families. The volume provides a nuanced background on the historical trajectories and cultural practices of these communities, while offering an in-depth examination of their weaving techniques and sartorial traditions. By situating textile production within broader social and cultural contexts, the study illuminates the ways in which clothing and fabric serve not only as markers of identity but also as vehicles of artistic expression and cultural continuity.
Author: Michael C. Howard. 2005. 354pgs. (English). Softcover Studies in the Material Cultures of Southeast Asia Series no.7
Publisher: White Lotus, Bangkok
Volume I concentrates on the speakers of Tibeto-Burman languages classified within the Baric subgroup. The majority of these communities inhabit the western highlands of Burma, extending into adjacent regions of Bangladesh and India. This volume provides a contextual introduction to these populations and offers a comprehensive survey of their textile traditions.
Author: Michael C. Howard, Kim Be Howard, 2002. 224pgs. (English). Softcover. Studies in the Material Cultures of Southeast Asia Series no.5
Publisher: White Lotus, Bangkok
This volume constitutes the concluding installment in the comprehensive survey of the textile traditions of Vietnam’s highland minority communities. It offers an in-depth examination of the material culture and aesthetic practices of groups whose languages are classified within the Mon–Khmer, Hmong–Mien, and Tibeto–Burman families. By situating these textile traditions within broader ethnolinguistic frameworks, the study underscores the intricate interplay between cultural identity, linguistic heritage, and artisanal production.
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