Author: Nina and Dinny Jusuf, 2014. 116 pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Yayasan Toraja Melo, Jakarta
In the Torajan language, "Untannun Katuoan" means "weaving life." To enhance the prosperity of Torajan families, the Toraja Melo Foundation has first documented the weaving practices of Toraja women belonging to various work groups in South Sulawesi.
Author: Judi Achjadi & Keiko Kusakabe, 2012. 90pgs. (English). Softcover
Publisher: Toraja Melo & Jakarta Textile Museum
This catalog was produced to accompany an exhibition showcasing the rich textile traditions of Central Sulawesi, particularly those of the Toraja, Mamasa, Mamuju, and Rongkong communities. The author begins by situating textiles within the continuum of human experience—examining fabrics employed in daily life, those reserved for funerary contexts, and those integral to ritual practice and commercial exchange. Of particular note is the discussion of card weaving, a technique now verging on extinction, which is meticulously documented for its historical and cultural significance. The volume also includes a compelling contribution by Keiko Kusakabe on mud-dyeing, an ancient and labor-intensive method that exemplifies the enduring relationship between natural resources and aesthetic expression. Furthermore, the role of Toraja Melo—a foundation dedicated to supporting Toraja weavers—is highlighted. By facilitating the marketing of traditional textiles and encouraging their adaptation into contemporary products such as handbags and purses, the foundation fosters intergenerational dialogue and ensures that these artisanal practices remain relevant to younger audiences.
Author: Maria Wronska-Friend, 2007, 62pg. (Polish & English). Softcover. Catalog
Publisher: Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology, Krakow, Poland
The catalog presents a distinctive encounter between Indonesian batik from the collection of the Polish connoisseur Feliks Jasieński and scholarly perspectives. It features critical essays contributed by Rudolf G. Smend of Cologne, Germany, Maria Wrońska-Friend, and Małgorzata Martini, each offering nuanced insights into the cultural and artistic significance of the works.
Author: Don Hasman & Filomena Reiss, 2014. 111 pg. (English)
Publisher: Indonesian Heritage Society, Jakarta
The book is divided into two parts. The first part, narrated by Don Hasman, an ethno-photographer and journalist, focuses on the Kanekes people and their culture. The second part, titled "Black and White," is presented by Philomena Reiss and explores the traditional textiles of the Kanekes or Baduy, people. This informative and engaging book is particularly noteworthy, as few individuals are permitted to enter and conduct research in the Inner-Baduy territory, where the residents continue to maintain their traditional lifestyle.
Author: GKBRAA Paku Alam, Dr. Sudibyo, Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya. 2023. 164 pg. (in Indonesian)
Publisher: G.D. Publishers, Vietnam
This informative book features 45 ethnic groups of Vietnam, explaining their population, language, the habitation area, origin, history, production activities, trade, diet, clothing, houses, transportation, daily organization, marriage, birth, funeral, beliefs & religion, their literature and artistic activities.
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