Author: Kim Jane Saunders, 1997. 160pg. (English). Hardcover.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford, United Kingdom
The author maps contemporary areas of production of tie and dye textiles in Indonesia, and a fascinating introduction to the diversity of the textiles of the main islands, as well as a cross-section of current practices and samples throughout the Archipelago. The book provides a fascinating introduction to the diversity of the textiles and useful guidance on their identification and classification.
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: Myra Sidharta, 2004. 164pgs. (Indonesian). Softcover
Publisher: Gramedia, Jakarta
This booklet, authored by Myra Sidharta, a distinguished psychologis and scholar renowned for her extensive research on the ethnic Chinese in Indonesia, offers a valuable contribution to the study of Southeast Asian literary history. Sidharta meticulously traces the intellectual trajectories of eight Indo-Chinese writers and novelists who were actively producing substantial works during the first and second quarters of the twentieth century. Her investigation is enriched by oral testimonies gathered through interviews with family members of these writers, though the bulk of her source material derives from international scholarship written in English, Chinese, and French concerning Malay-Chinese literature. Of particular interest is Sidharta’s interpretive approach: she assigns each writer a distinctive epithet reflective of the thematic and stylistic qualities evident in their oeuvre. This methodological choice not only underscores the individuality of each author’s literary voice but also situates them within a broader cultural and historical framework. The booklet thus functions as both a documentary record and a critical analysis, illuminating the complex interplay between diasporic identity, linguistic hybridity, and literary production in colonial and early postcolonial Indonesia.
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