Author: Bronwen and Garrett Solyom, 1990. 60pgs, (English).
Publisher: Washington State University Press & Museum of Art, WSU, Pullman, Washington
The catalogue was first issued in conjunction with the exhibition Fabric Traditions of Indonesia, organized by the Museum of Art at Washington State University. The volume opens with an exploration of textile traditions and the production of bark cloth, before progressing to beads and shells, which serve as resonant symbols of ancient trade networks. Subsequent sections examine warp stripes and warp ikat, the introduction of exotic silks, and the interplay of ships and trees within cotton supplementary weft traditions. The discussion then turns to cloth painting and batik, situating these practices within broader traditional techniques while also highlighting puzzles and innovations that have emerged over time. The catalogue concludes with a curated selection of ceremonial skirts, exemplifying the aesthetic richness and cultural significance of Indonesian textile heritage.
Author: Urmila Mohan, 2018. 149 pg. (English)
Publisher: Bard Graduate Center Gallery, New York
This catalog is published in conjunction with an exhibition carrying the same title at the Bard Graduate Center Gallery, American Museum of Natural History, New York.
Author: Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel, 2007, 662pgs. (English), Hardcover
Publisher: Fairchild Publications, New York
This seminal text demystifies all the terminology around working with textiles today. Providing definitions of fabrics and lawsp manufacturing, new technologies and processes. Entries cover fibers, cesses, and biobased textiles, intelligent and 3D features, and even some historical terms you need to know. The updated Dictionary in 2025 includes coverage of sustainability, smart materials and bio-based textiles, intelligent and 3D-manufacturing, new technologies and processes. Entries cover fibres, fabrics, laws and regulations affecting textile materials and processing, inventors of textile technology, and business and trade terms relevant to textiles. Highly illustrated with over 400 images, entries include pronunciation, derivation, definition, and uses.
Author: unknown, 2011. 198 pgs. (Mandarin) Softcover
Publisher: The National Museum of Prehistory, Taiwan
This volume is a comprehensive museum catalogue that explores the history, technology, and cultural significance of bark cloth, or tapa, across Taiwan and the wider Austronesian world. Drawing upon the holdings of the National Museum of Prehistory, the publication documents an extensive collection of tapa and related material culture, illuminating the connections between the indigenous traditions of Taiwan and the broader Austronesian diaspora throughout the Pacific. The catalogue is enriched by detailed object descriptions and plate captions presented in both Chinese and English, thereby enhancing its accessibility and value to an international scholarly audience. Particularly noteworthy is the volume's examination of the relationship between bark-cloth production, the paper mulberry tree (Broussonetia papyrifera), and archaeological evidence in the form of stone bark-cloth beaters recovered from Neolithic sites in Taiwan. Through this interdisciplinary approach, the publication situates contemporary and historical bark-cloth traditions within a deep temporal framework, linking ethnographic practice to archaeological inquiry. As both a visual archive and a material record, the volume serves as an important reference work that bridges the disciplines of archaeology, ethnography, and textile studies. It underscores Taiwan's pivotal role as an ancestral homeland and possible dispersal centre for Austronesian bark-cloth traditions, highlighting the island's significance within broader narratives of cultural transmission and migration across the Pacific. Although the publication functions primarily as a descriptive institutional catalogue rather than a theoretically driven monograph, it provides an invaluable corpus of primary documentation and baseline data for textile historians, anthropologists, archaeologists, and scholars of Austronesian cultures.
Author: Antonia Beattie, 2003. 112pgs. (English). Hardcover
Publisher: Periplus, Singapore
This volume constitutes a practical yet visually compelling guide that instructs readers in the application of ancient Chinese energetic principles to outdoor environments of varying scale. Through lucid explanations and richly illustrated examples, the text demonstrates how the arrangement of plants, pathways, water features, and seating can be orchestrated to channel positive energy (chi). The author emphasizes the transformative potential of domestic spaces—yards, patios, or balconies—as loci for cultivating health, prosperity, affection, and familial harmony. In addition, the book elucidates the balancing of yin and yang—passive and active forces—and the integration of the five classical elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) into garden design. Clear color photography and accessible layouts render abstract cosmological concepts visually intelligible, while the pragmatic orientation of the text encourages readers to adapt existing garden spaces rather than undertake costly redesigns. Complex design principles are distilled into manageable, actionable steps, making the work approachable for novices. Nevertheless, advanced practitioners of traditional Feng Shui may find the recommendations somewhat elementary. Furthermore, certain plant suggestions may not correspond to diverse climatic zones, necessitating localized substitutions. Despite these limitations, the book succeeds in bridging esoteric theory with practical application, offering an engaging resource for those seeking to harmonize their outdoor environments with time-honored Chinese cosmological principles.
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