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National and International Publications on SEA Textiles

PERAWATAN KAIN TRADISIONAL (Caring for Traditional Textiles)

Author: Benny Gratha, 2013. 26pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Musium Tekstil Jakarta

Proper care of textiles is essential in a tropical and humid environment. This booklet outlines the traditional method employed for this purpose, which involves smoking textiles with a selection of herbs commonly used in the cosmetic industry.

PERJALANAN KEBAYA. The Journey of the Kebaya.

Author: Judi Achjadi, 2014. 48pg. (Indonesian and English)
Publisher: Musium Tekstil Jakarta

This small book showcases the traditional kebaya blouse from the Asmoro Damais collection. The author emphatically explores the kebaya's journey, providing in-depth insights into its name, shape, and the exciting directions it will take in the future.

PERJALANAN TENUN

Author: Merdi Sihombing, 2014. 259 pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Red and White Publishing and Yayasan Merdi Sihombing

The book decisively captures Merdi Sihombing's journey as a fashion designer who seamlessly blends traditional textiles into his creations. Accompanied by impactful essays from influential figures in his life, it offers crucial insights into his work. Moreover, the striking photography, taken in stunning locations throughout Indonesia, elevates "Perjalanan Tenun" to an essential read for textile enthusiasts.

PESONA BATIK MADURA (The Charm of Madurese Batik) - Catalogue.

Author: Kartina Prawirabisma, et al, 1985. 44pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Himpunan Pecinta Kain Tenun dan Batik Indonesia, Wastraprema, Jakarta

This is Himpunan Wastraprema’s first catalogue focused on Madurese Batik. It highlights unique pieces from the collections of Ms. Irma Safioen, Nian Djoemena, and Mrs. Hasnah Gasim, detailing the characteristics, names, and color palettes of coastal Madurese Batik. It also includes a list of Guri or back-drop fillers (isen-isen), which will later be featured in the 1999 book "Batik: The Spirit of Indonesia."

PESONA WASTRA NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR (The Charm of East Nusa Tenggara Textiles) – Catalogue

Author: Sri Sintasari (Neneng) Iskandar, 2012. 32pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Musium Tekstil Jakarta

The catalog for the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) textile exhibition at the Jakarta Textile Museum features textiles from Ibu Yo Seda’s distinguished collection. The exhibition includes a fashion show by Ratna Busana that showcases the vibrant art of padu-padan—mixing and matching—of weavings from East Nusa Tenggara and textiles from other Indonesian regions.

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