Author: J.E. Jasper & Mas Pirngadie, 1912, 373pg. (Dutch language).
Publisher: v/h MOUTON & Co., s’Gravenhage, Netherlands
This monumental book series constitutes a comprehensive exploration of Indonesian native arts and crafts. The present volume, the second in the series, is devoted to the intricate art of weaving. The inaugural volume examines the diverse traditions of basketry across the archipelago, while the third volume is dedicated to the art of Batik. The fourth volume investigates the craftsmanship of gold and silver smithing, and the fifth addresses the production of non-precious metal works. In this volume, which has become a reference book, the authors provide a systematic introduction to weaving practices. They begin with an exposition of the raw materials and the preparation of threads, followed by a discussion of natural and synthetic dyes. The text then elaborates on the structuring of warp and weft, the mechanics of the loom, and the sequential stages of the weaving process. Particular attention is given to specialized techniques such as thread-binding (ikat), band creation, and card-weaving. The volume further analyzes motifs and patterns, situating them within broader cultural and aesthetic frameworks, while also documenting additional weaving methodologies employed throughout Indonesia.
Author: Essays by Marie-Jeanne Adams, Jill Forshee, Alit Djajasoebrata, and Linda Hanssen, 1999, 160pg. (English). Softcover
Publisher: The Peppin Press, Amsterdam
The volume provides a profound examination of the distinguished Sumba collection housed within the Rotterdam Museum of Ethnology. Through a series of scholarly essays, readers are guided to appreciate the centrality of life and death in the cultural fabric of Sumba Island, the historical trajectory of weaving traditions in East Sumba across the centuries, and a comprehensive overview of Sumbanese textile artistry. The contributions of expert researchers imbue these handwoven textiles—many of which have never before been exhibited—with new interpretive significance, situating them within broader discourses of material culture and ethnographic study.
Author: Many Contributors, 1993, 221pg. (Dutch language). Softcover
Publisher: Snoeck Ducaju, Ghent, Belgium
The volume was published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same title, held at the Rotterdam Museum of Ethnology from 18 December 1993 to 7 January 1996. The book comprises a diverse collection of contributions authored by distinguished scholars. Its contents explore a wide spectrum of subjects pertaining to the Islamic and Arabic cultural spheres. Among the topics addressed are the historical development of the Arab world, the artistry of calligraphic script, the description of an intricately decorated star-tile, the traditions of Islamic mysticism, an Ottoman genealogical scroll, Turkish religious miniatures, exemplars of Mughal art, visionary depictions of the future, Persian textile craftsmanship, ritual objects such as a bowl associated with magical practices, Zar amulets, bridal attire and adornments, Iranian lacquerware, and the historical dynamics of the opium trade.
Author: E.A.Natanegara & Judi Knight Achjadi, 2012. 212pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Red & White Publishing, Jakarta
The book presents the Batik collection of Mrs. Yultin G. Kartasasmita, one of the past presidents of the Yayasan Batik Indonesia (YBI) or Indonesian Batik Foundation. The author provides an overview of Indonesia's decorative arts from prehistoric times to the emergence of batik. Subsequent chapters cover Mataraman batik, Coastal and Rural Batik, and contemporary regional batik.
Author: Jet Bakels, 1992, 58pg. (Dutch). Booklet
Publisher: Vrienden van het Museon (Friends of the Museon), Den Haag, Netherlands
The exhibition devoted to the Baduy, an indigenous community residing in the secluded highlands of West Java, was held from 20 June 1991 to 5 January 1992. The artifacts presented originated from the MUSEON, an interactive museum dedicated to cultural education. The Baduy maintain a profoundly simple yet resilient way of life, rooted in ancestral traditions and an enduring reverence for the natural environment. Their ethos is characterized by the deliberate rejection of modern technology and commercial practices, thereby preserving a sustainable cultural identity. In addition to the exhibition, the accompanying volume includes a scholarly essay examining the community’s textiles and attire. It explores the symbolic resonance of color within Baduy sacred traditions, elucidating its role in conveying spiritual meaning and cultural continuity.
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