Author: Unknown
Publisher: The Supports Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (SACICT), Thailand
Sacict is a prominent organization dedicated to promoting the importance of arts and crafts in Thailand. In this book they actively share and exchange inspiring insights from ASEAN artisans and trendsetters, showcasing the exceptional talent of artists from 10 ASEAN nations along with their innovative ideas and exceptional craftsmanship.
Author: Ernst J. Grube, 2003. 144 pgs. (English). Hardcover.
Publisher: Marshall and Marilyn Wolf
The author commences the essay by articulating his reflections on the study of Central Asian embroidery traditions. The terminology employed in reference to these embroideries does not consistently derive from indigenous usage. Keshte—a designation adopted by collectors Marshall and Marilyn Wolf—appears to be restricted to a highly localized context, signifying “patterned needlework,” and may represent a variant pronunciation of the regional term kashida. In addition, the authors introduce a collection comprising forty-three embroidered works. The volume concludes with an appendix featuring a technical analysis by Arlene C. Cooper, accompanied by scholarly notes contributed by Ernst J. Grube, thereby reinforcing the academic rigor of the study.
Author: Sumru Belger Krody, 2010. 304pgs. (English) Softcover
Publisher: The Textile Museum, Washington DC
Colors of the Oasis, through its peer-reviewed scholarly essays authored by internationally recognized experts, richly illustrated catalogue, public exhibition, and accompanying educational programs, offers a comprehensive documentation of the Megalli Collection for both scholarly and public appreciation. The essays examine, among other subjects, the textiles of Uzbekistan, tracing their historical origins and sources of design, while highlighting the exquisite “Oasis Style” silk garments distinguished by their vibrant chromatic palettes. The catalog further provides detailed visual and structural analyses, including information on yarns, weaving techniques, dyes, and materials.
Author: de Raadt-Apell, 1980. 64pgs, (Dutch). Softcover.
Publisher: Terra, Zuthphen, Netherlands
De Batikkerij Van Zuylen in Pekalongan refers to the renowned Indo-European batik atelier founded in 1890 by Eliza van Zuylen. The workshop is celebrated for pioneering the iconic buketan motif—elaborate, vividly colored bouquets of European flowers rendered with remarkable precision. It is distinguished by several notable historical markers. Eliza van Zuylen established what became the largest Indo-European batik enterprise in Java, employing more than one hundred artisans at its zenith. Remarkably, her workshop was the sole European-owned batik establishment in Java to withstand the global economic depression of the 1930s. Van Zuylen’s batiks are instantly recognizable by their signature style: expansive, hand-drawn floral compositions accompanied by the artist’s autograph inscribed directly onto the cloth.
Author: Ada Lilipaly-de Voogt, 1993, 344pg. (Dutch language). Hardcover
Publisher: Steunpunt Edukatie Molukkers/Het Drentse Boek, Utrecht/ Zuidwolde, Netherlands
This book seeks to preserve and document narratives from the Moluccas for the benefit of the Moluccan diaspora and their descendants residing in the Netherlands. The purpose of this publication is to foster a deeper connection with their ancestral heritage and homeland, ensuring that their cultural roots are remembered and sustained across generations.
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