Library

TALES OF THE LANDS BENEATH THE WINDS

Author: Yanuardi Syukur et al. 2020. 237pg. (English)
Publisher: Negri Rempah Foundation.

The book examines the critical maritime role of the Indonesian archipelago in the spice trade's history. It highlights key regions, including Barus, the oldest kingdom in Java; Pasai, a prominent spice center on the coast of Sumatra; Makassar, a vital hub for commercial shipping; and Papua, a once-thriving spice emporium. These stories assert the islands' significant contributions and maritime prowess in their historical context.

TENUN IKAT DAYAK DESA. Cerita dan Motif Kain

Author: The Indonesian Craft Council, 2014. 180 pg. (in Indonesian)
Publisher: DEKRANAS

This book is the first to spotlight the weavers of the Jasa Menenun Mandiri cooperative in Sintang, West Kalimantan, with support from the KOBUS Foundation. Father Jacques Maessen, SMM, initiated efforts to revitalize local weaving traditions. The book features the weavings, the names of the artisans, the meanings of the motifs, and the stories behind the textiles, highlighting the contributions of these previously unknown textile artisans.

TENUN SUMBA: Membentang Benang Kehidupan. Koleksi Etty Indriati

Author: Etty Indriati, 2017. 153pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Gramedia Pustaka Utama

The book discusses the process of Sumba weavings, explains the motifs and their meanings, and showcases a catalogue of her collection.

TENUN TRADISIONAL INDONESIA.

Author: Dekranas. 2007. 116 pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Departemen Perindustrian Republik Indonesia.

The booklet features chapters on the history of weaving, weaving tools, materials, designs, motifs, and techniques. Another chapter highlights weaving centers across 28 provinces in the Indonesian archipelago.

TENUN WASTRA KALIMANTAN SELATAN (Woven Textiles from South Kalimantan)

Author: Dwi Putro Sulaksono, 2015. 149pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Dwi Putro Sulaksono, 2015. 149pg. (Indonesian)

Little is known about Pagatan and its weaving traditions. This book is the first to be published on Pagatan traditional textiles, which feature a combination of songket and ikat weaving techniques, as well as the lesser-known simple weavings from the upstream region of Sungai Selatan (South River). This book serves as a valuable addition to Indonesia's textile heritage.