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National and International Publications on SEA Textiles

PESONA WASTRA SULAM DAN BORDIR INDONESIA – Catalog (Indonesian Hand- and machine-embroidery)

Author: Sri Sintasari (Neneng) Iskandar, 2019. 58pg. (Indonesian).
Publisher: -

This catalog printed on the occasion of the 43th anniversary of Himpunan Wastraprema featuring an exhibition with the same title showcases the different techniques of embellishing textiles through hand- or machine-embroidery.

PHOENIX RISING: Narratives in Nyonya Beadwork from the Straits Settlements

Author: Hwei-Fe’n Cheah, 2010. 384pg.
Publisher: NUS Press, Singapore

Beadwork is an essential skill for Peranakan Chinese girls, prominently featured in weddings and significant events that resonate throughout the community. Nyonya beadwork is not just a craft; it is a fundamental aspect of the Peranakan social hierarchy, embodying the community's evolving ideals and lifestyles. The history of Nyonya beadwork powerfully illustrates the cultural transformation of the Peranakan Chinese community.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES: AT THE TROPEN MUSEUM

Author: Janneke van Dijk et al., 2012. 152pg. (English)
Publisher: KIT Publishers – Tropen Museum

This book offers an overview of one of the world's most significant collections of colonial photography and is the fourth in a series about the Tropen Museum. Featuring over 120 full-color photographs, it explores the changing attitudes toward the collection over the past 150 years and its various uses by the museum.

PICTORIAL CAMBODIAN TEXTILES

Author: Gillian Green, 2008. 163pg. (English)
Publisher: River Books, Bangkok

Cambodian silk textiles stand out as unique examples in mainland Southeast Asia, with antique pieces prominently featuring detailed Theravada Buddhist themes. Additionally, a distinct style showcases imagery of a bird, snake, and tree of life, rooted in a different tradition. Research firmly establishes that these textiles symbolize the celebrations held at the end of the rainy season in Cambodia.

PIñA FUTURES: Weaving Memories and Innovation

Author: Randy M. Madrid, PhD, 2023. 280pg. (English)
Publisher: Far Eastern University & HABI

This book explores the development of piña, highlighting its current state as a valuable fabric that requires intricate production steps. In a world of artificial materials, piña is a genuine natural fiber. It also examines how piña will adapt to the future.

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