Author: Bernard Sellato, editor, 2012. 536pg. (English)
Publisher: Lontar Foundation, Jakarta
Plaited Arts from the Borneo Rainforest highlights the plaiting tradition as a key creative expression of the peoples of Borneo, resulting in some of the most ingenious and aesthetically pleasing goods on the island. This book utilizes a contextual and interdisciplinary approach, linking botanical and technical features with economic, social, and ritual elements. It explores how the people of Borneo depend on plaited items for both everyday use and ceremonial purposes. The contributors to this volume are leading authorities on Borneo's arts, comprising 20 scholars and artisans from various countries. Their original contributions are complemented by selections from texts written by three pioneering authors who documented Borneo's basketry prior to the Second World War.
Author: Oetari Siswomihardjo-Prawirohardjo
Publisher: Pustaka Pelajar, Yogyakarta. 2011. 110pg. (In Indonesian)
The author strongly believes that the spiritual values represented by classic motifs in Javanese batik are at risk of being forgotten by the younger generation due to a disconnect from their heritage. This break in tradition has resulted in a loss of the spiritual message associated with these motifs. The book aims to present these spiritual values through illustrations and an exploration of the philosophies behind them.
Author: Neneng Iskandar, 2012. 64pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Himpunan Wastraprema & Museum Tekstil Jakarta
Slanted rows and diagonal lines serve as striking decorations in Batik, known as "lereng" in Javanese, "rereng" in Sundanese, and "slope" in English. The exhibition dedicated to Batik Lereng unequivocally showcases the diverse facets and variations of batik design present in a single piece. This impressive collection comes from dedicated collectors who are members of Himpunan Wastraprema. Don't miss this opportunity to experience an engaging exploration of batik design.
Author: Judi Achjadi, 2015. 31pg. (Indonesian & English)
Publisher: Sriwijaya Pustaka Indonesia, Jakarta textile Museum, Textile Arts
The exhibition confidently coincided with the launch of the book “Floating Threads” by the same author, showcasing remarkable masterpieces from the archipelago. The catalogue meticulously details songket, highlighting techniques of supplementary warp and weft as well as the lesser-known warp floating patterning. This offers essential insights for anyone serious about weaving techniques.
Author: Noes Moeljanto, Elsie Soenarya, Neneng Iskandar, Judi Soemarsono & Mariah Waworuntu (Editors), 2009. 119pg. (Indonesian, English)
Publisher: Adiwastra Nusantara & Himpunan Wastraprema
The catalogue, published for the second grand exhibition of Adiwastra Nusantara at the Jakarta Convention Center in 2009, showcases the Archipelago's headdresses—its first-ever publication. It features headdresses made from materials like metal, textiles, wood, shells, stuffed birds, hide, fibers, horn, and bone.
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