Author: BERNARD BART, 2024. 17 pg. (English)
Publisher: Springer Verlag (forth coming)
The booklet highlights the author's commitment to reviving the traditional handicraft of songket (brocade) in West Sumatra. It details his thorough research into historical patterns, the innovative design of new ones, and the intensive training he provided to weavers in the essential skills required to produce songket cloth. He expertly sourced high-quality yarns, constructed looms, and implemented technical innovations, culminating in the establishment of his own songket studio in 2008. At the forefront of the movement to preserve this art form, the author candidly addresses the challenges he encountered, which he articulates clearly at the end of the booklet.
Author: Museum Tekstil Jakarta: Selected Textiles – Museum Catalogue
Publisher: Museum Tekstil, Jakarta
This booklet serves as a comprehensive guide to Indonesian textiles, detailing weaving tools and techniques, embellishments on non-woven textiles, and clothing designed by fashion designers in the Jakarta Textile Museum collection.
Author: -
Publisher: The Supports Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (SACICT), Thailand
This volume explores the history and origins of the belief in Nagas, highlighting their significant influence on art across India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. It culminates with an insightful examination of Naga patterns in textiles. This compelling book is essential reading and should not be overlooked.
Author: Sri Ratna Saktimulya, 2016. 438pg. (Indonesian, with foreword by Dr. Peter Carey in English).
Publisher: KPG Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia) & Ecole français d’Extrême Orient
This book is derived from Sri Ratna Saktimulya’s dissertation and represents a significant contribution to the field of nineteenth century Javanese literature. Ki Hajar Dewantoro, the great-grandson of Paku Alam II, notes that the peak of Pakualaman’s poetry occurred during the reign of Paku Alam II, characterized by both an impressive volume and remarkable artistic quality. The manuscripts from this period are notably illuminated. Ibu Sakti’s work is not only a substantial scholarly piece but also essential for understanding Javanese literature in the second quarter of the 19th century (Peter B.R. Carey).
Author: Quorina Ginting, 2014. 16pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Ginting & Reksodiputro
The catalogue showcases masterpieces of the Islands, among others are Batik pieces, from Gusti Putri Mangkunegara, Go Tik Swan Panembahan Hardjonagoro, Iwan Tirta and Oey Soe Tjoen.
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