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National and International Publications on SEA Textiles

GENDONGAN TRADISIONAL NUSANTARA – Catalogue (Baby slings and other types of carriers of the Archipelago)

Author: Himpunan Wastraprema Exhibition section, 2010. 100pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: UP Musium Seni

This catalogue is a companion to the exhibition “Baby Slings and Carriers of the Archipelago,” which was prominently featured in the Adiwastra Nusantara Exhibition held in 2010 at the Jakarta Convention Center. It emphasizes the essential role of carriers for both babies and market produce while also showcasing bags specifically designed for carrying betelnut. These items are crafted from an array of materials, including cotton, leaves, various fibers, and wood, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Archipelago.

HISTORICAL NOTES ON INDONESIA & MALAYA: Compiled from Chinese Sources

Author: W.P. Groeneveldt, 1880. 145pg. (English & Chinese)
Publisher: Bhratara, 1960 (reprint - photocopy)

This book is indispensable for anyone looking to understand the history of the Malay Archipelago and the trade that flourished before Western colonization. It serves as a reprinted translation of a significant article from "Verhandelingen van het Bataviaasche Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen," Volume XXXIX, published in 1880.

HOW TO WEAR BATIK

Author: Reni Kusumawardhani, 2012. 97pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta

This concise book offers tips on when and how to wear batik. The author provides guidance on matching batik with skin tone, body shapes, and appropriate workplace attire.

IKAT TEXTILES FROM UZBEKISTAN

Author: Before 2017, 117pg. (Uzbeki language)
Publisher: Islam Karimov Foundation, Uzbekistan

A publication of Ikat Textiles from Uzbekistan showcasing beautiful pieces from the hands of Uzbeki ikat artisans.

IKAT: Textiles of the Indonesian Archipelago

Author: Peter ten Hoopen, 2018. 600 Pg. (English)
Publisher: Hongkong University Press

The author showcases textiles from his Pusaka Collection on his website, linking them to their social roles in Indonesian traditions. This substantial volume has garnered mixed reviews from Southeast Asian textile experts. While readers can appreciate the author's four-decade passion for Indonesian textiles, he should also recognize the work of colleagues who have explored this topic before.

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