Traditional Indonesian Textiles
Title | Traditional Indonesian Textiles PDF eBook |
Author | John Gillow |
Publisher | |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780500278208 |
The reverence accorded to textile art on the islands is reflected in every area of production; precision of weave and exquisite patterning are testimony to superlative craftsmanship. Lying at the heart of a vast network of trading routes, Indonesia has absorbed a wealth of foreign influences that have spawned an eclectic culture uniquely mirrored in its textile art. Beautiful cloud shapes characteristic of Chinese painting reappear in Javanese batik, while Ming porcelain and Chinese embroideries have provided inspiration for many wonderful patterns. Indian symbols - the tree of life, the naga snake, the sacred mountain, the lotus - have all been rendered as textile motifs. Geometric forms, human and animal figures and even Dutch Art Deco designs can also be found.
Indonesian Textiles
Title | Indonesian Textiles PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Hitchcock |
Publisher | |
Pages | 202 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN |
Textiles of Indonesia
Title | Textiles of Indonesia PDF eBook |
Author | The Thomas Murray Collection |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022-01-25 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 3791387650 |
Drawn from one of the world's leading textile collections, this magnificently presented array of traditional weavings from the Indonesian archipelago provides a unique window into the region's cultures, rites, and history. Gathered over the course of four decades, the Thomas Murray collection of Indonesian textiles is one of the most important privately owned collections of its type in the world. The objects comprise ritual clothing and ceremonial cloths that tell us much about the traditions of pre-Islamic Indonesian cultures, as well as about the influences of regional trade with China, India, the Arab world, and Europe. As with the earlier volume, Textiles of Japan (Prestel, 2018), the book focuses on some of the finest cloths to come out of the archipelago, presenting each object with impeccable photographs, colors, patterns, and intricate details. Geographically arranged, this volume pays particular attention to textiles from the Batak and the Lampung region of Sumatra, the Dayak of Borneo, and the Toraja of Sulawesi, as well as rare textiles from Sumba, Timor and other islands. Readers will learn about the intricate and highly developed traditions of dyeing, weaving, and beading techniques that have been practiced for centuries, resulting in a breathtaking collection of motifs, patterns, dyes, and adornments. Original texts by leading international experts draw on the latest research to offer historical context, unspool the mysteries behind ancient iconography, and provide new insights into dating and provenance. At once opulent and scholarly, this book arrives at a moment of growing interest in Southeast Asian culture and carries the imprimatur of one of the art world's leading collectors. Full List of Contributors: Lorraine Aragon, Joanna Barrkman, Chris Buckley, Kristal Hale, Valerie Hector, Janet Alison Hoskins, Itie van Hout, Eric Kjellgren, Fiona Kerlogue, Brigitte Khan Majlis, Robyn Maxwell, Thomas Murray, and Sandra Sardjono.
Five Centuries of Indonesian Textiles
Title | Five Centuries of Indonesian Textiles PDF eBook |
Author | Ruth Barnes |
Publisher | Prestel Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Textile fabrics |
ISBN | 9783791350714 |
Since the 1970s Mary Hunt Kahlenberg has been building her collection of exquisite ceremonial garments and sacred textiles from throughout Indonesia's chain of tropical islands. Dating from the past 500 years, they are brought together in this book.
Early Indonesian Textiles from Three Island Cultures
Title | Early Indonesian Textiles from Three Island Cultures PDF eBook |
Author | Robert J. Holmgren |
Publisher | Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Pages | 113 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts) |
ISBN | 0870995383 |
Ikat Textiles of the Indonesian Archipelago
Title | Ikat Textiles of the Indonesian Archipelago PDF eBook |
Author | Peter ten Hoopen |
Publisher | Hku Museum and Art Gallery |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9789881902474 |
What knowledge is conserved about ikat textiles and their use in the Indonesian archipelago consists primarily of the records of missionary and scientific fieldwork, predominantly compiled by non-Indonesians. The coverage is thin-many weaving regions are covered by only one or two sources, and several regions have never been studied in detail. Much traditional knowledge is being lost, especially in the more remote island regions in the Indonesian archipelago, which require a concerted effort if any trace of their culture is to survive. UMAG hopes to contribute to the broader project by means of this publication, which shows ikat culture through a close reading of examples from over fifty weaving regions-several covered for the first time-and an introduction to the conditions, beliefs and customs of the various peoples who have created and used them. The book was enriched by the collaboration of twelve region-specific experts who gave critical feedback on chapters or provided details on techniques and motifs that only they could have provided. - Verlagsangaben.
The World of Indonesian Textiles
Title | The World of Indonesian Textiles PDF eBook |
Author | Wanda Warming |
Publisher | Kodansha Amer Incorporated |
Pages | 200 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9784770016119 |