Author: Yakomina Rumbiak, 2012. 18pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata, Prov. Papua
At the time this booklet was created, Tervo weavings were the only known textiles in Papua. Information regarding traditional textiles, particularly about Tervo, is quite limited. The Tervo samples included in the booklet are part of the collection at the Papua State Provincial Museum in Jayapura. This booklet was written by Yakomina Rumbiak, who was the Museum's Director at that time.
Author: Mattiebelle Gittinger, 1992. 226pg. (English)
Publisher: The Textile Museum, Washington DC
This volume delivers a vital contribution to the study of Southeast Asian textiles, with a strong focus on Tai textiles. The authors expertly combine a detailed examination of social context, ritual usage, and trade with incisive analyses of specific pieces. The book is structured into two distinct parts: the first provides a thorough overview of forms and meanings, while the second investigates textile types associated with Buddhism, royalty, and personal identity. It is an essential resource replete with rich ethnographic and historical detail.
Author: Collected by Heribert Amann. 2013. 223 pg. (English)
Publisher: 5 Continents Editions, Italy
This book chronicles the journey of an avid traveler and passionate collector of indigenous Kalimantan ceremonial textiles. It features stunning black-and-white photography from the 1970s by Hedda Morrison, along with 150 full-page color images. The volume includes valuable contributions from various textile experts, providing new insights into the Dayak people and their textiles, shedding light on this timeless tradition.
Author: Elizabeth Dell & Sandra Dudley, Editors, 2003, 192pg. (English)
Publisher: Art Media Resources Inc.
The book "Textiles from Burma" highlights the rich textile traditions of the region, featuring illustrations from the James Henry Green Collection at Brighton Museum and other global collections. It explores the history, production, significance, and ongoing impact of Burmese textiles within social and cultural contexts.
Author: Thomas Murray et al. 2022. 526 pg. (English).
Publisher: Prestel. Munich
This comprehensive volume showcases ancient textile pieces from Lampung, Batak, Dayak, and Toraja in Sulawesi, as well as rare textiles from Sumba and Timor. It features contributions from fourteen authors, including five analytical chapters that cover topics such as dyeing techniques, beading methods, motif study and interpretation, the use of metallic threads in textiles, and the application of radiocarbon dating for textiles in the Murray Collection. This book serves as an excellent, well-informed reference for textile enthusiasts.
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