Author: Norma Absing Respicio, 2014. 153pg. (English)
Publisher: National Commission for the Culture and the Arts, Philippines
This book examines the textile weaving traditions of various ethno-linguistic groups in the Philippines, covering their development from colonial times to the present through short narratives and archaeological findings. It includes a cultural map that highlights the characteristics, similarities, and differences among these diverse groups, serving as an introduction to more detailed discussions on Philippine textile weaves.
Author: Ayu Ngurah Puniari, 2011, 63pg. (Indonesian and English). Hardcover
Publisher: Indonesian Heritage Society, Jakarta
This volume represents a freely rendered English translation of Makna dan Pemakain Kain Bebali dalam Upacara Agama Hindu Bali. It is produced on premium-grade paper and enriched with newly curated, full-color photographic documentation of the kain Bebali. The publication not only preserves the aesthetic integrity of the original work but also enhances its accessibility for a broader readership, offering a visually compelling and scholarly resource on the ritual significance and ceremonial application of Balinese sacred textiles.
Author: Siti Maziyah, 2022. 335pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Sinar Hidoep, Semarang
The book "Kain di Jawa" (Textiles in Java) is an authoritative exploration of the history of textiles in ancient Java, drawing from stone inscriptions, temple reliefs, manuscripts, and ethnographic data. Siti Maiziyah expertly reconstructs the textile practices from the 9th to the 15th century, providing comprehensive insights into their production techniques and cultural significance. She rigorously examines the clothing, textiles, and costumes that were produced, worn, and traded during this pivotal period. This work stands as an essential resource for textile enthusiasts, archaeologists, historians, and philologists alike.
Author: Suwati Kartiwa, 1993, 46pg. (Indonesian and English), Booklet Publisher: Museum Nasional, Jakarta
Publisher: Museum Nasional, Jakarta
This booklet constitutes the first scholarly introduction to the rare shipcloths and tampan textiles originating from Lampung, South Sumatra. The author undertakes a comprehensive exploration of their historical development, cultural origins, and symbolic dimensions, while also elucidating the ritualistic, social, and functional roles these cloths have played within the communities that produced and preserved them. By situating these textiles within broader anthropological and artistic frameworks, the work highlights their significance not merely as material artifacts, but as carriers of collective memory, identity, and cosmological meaning.
Author: Rens Heringa & Benny Gratha, 2013, 40 pg. (Indonesian). Softcover. Catalog
Publisher: Museum Tekstil Jakarta
The catalog was published in conjunction with the 2013 exhibition of Tuban textiles, held at the Jakarta Textile Museum. This publication not only documented the diverse array of fabrics on display but also served as an important scholarly resource, contextualizing the historical, cultural, and artistic significance of Tuban’s textile traditions within Indonesia’s broader heritage of material culture.
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