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MATERIAL CHOICES. Refashioning Bast and Leaf Fibers in Asia and the Pacific

Author: Roy Hamilton & B. Lynne Milgram (editors), 2007, 187pg. (English), Softcover. T The Fowler Museum, Textiles Series no.7
Publisher: Fowler Museum at UCLA, Berkeley, California

The volume accompanies an exhibition of the same title, presented in the Fowler Museum’s gallery from August 26 through December 30, 2007. It comprises eight scholarly essays that investigate the preservation, revitalization, and creative reinvention of weaving traditions employing plant-based fibers such as ramie, hemp, and abaca across diverse Asian and Pacific regions. The essays examine, among others, the hemp textiles of the Hmong in Vietnam; Ulap Doyo weaving in Kalimantan; Sambe, the hemp fabrics of Korea; lotus fibers used in the attire of Buddhist monks; Bashofu, the fiber tradition of Okinawa, Japan; bast-fiber textiles of the Upland Philippines; Japan’s Echigo Jōfu and Nara Sarashi; and the revival of the sacred Machi weaving from Fais Island in Micronesia.

MENAPAK JEJAK SONGKET MINANGKABAU. Canduang, sentra lama yang terlupakan. Revitalisasi Songket Canduang. (TRACING THE JOURNEY OF MINANGKABAU SONGKETS. Canduang a Forgotten Weaving Center. The Revitaization of Canduang Songket)

Author: Nanda Wirawan & Iswandi, 2023, 52pg. (Indonesian & English). Softcover.
Publisher: Studio Wastra Pinankabu, Padang, West Sumatra

The revitalization of Canduang Songket commenced in January 2023 with a pedagogical workshop designed for students, culminating in the formal inauguration of the exhibition on 8 June 2023. Alda Wimar, a distinguished maestro of West Sumatran culture, and Rina Rianti, are the parents of Nanda Wirawan, the author of this initiative. Through meticulous research and the collection of ancient Canduang cloths, Nanda has undertaken a determined endeavor to resurrect the long-neglected songkets of Canduang. This effort continues the ancestral weaving traditions and is embodied in the work of Studio Wastra Pinankabu.

MENAPAK JEJAK SONGKET MINANGKABAU: Sentra Lama yang Terlupakan3. (Tracing the Minangkabau Songket: a Forgotten Weaving Center)

Author: Nanda Wirawan & Iswandi, 2023. 54pg. (English and Indonesian).
Publisher: TBSB (Cultural Garden of West Sumatra), Padang

This booklet is the definitive catalog for the exhibition "Menapak Jejak Songket Minangkabau" (Tracing the Minangkabau Songket). It is a pivotal effort to bring renewed attention to the Canduang songket of Minangkabau, which deserves to be recognized and celebrated. The exhibition prominently showcases crucial archival materials and comprehensive textile documentation, emphasizing the rich heritage of this important craft.

MENELUSURI ASAL USUL BATIK: Benang Merah antara Sejarah, Dongeng Panji, hingga Hasil Riset Modern (Exploring the Origins of Batik: Connecting History, Panji Legends, and Modern Research Findings)

Author: Adi Kusrianto. 2021. 158pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Andi, Yogyakarta

The author delves into the origins of Batik, firmly establishing an invisible thread that connects history, the Panji legends, and contemporary research findings. This exploration is a powerful pursuit to uncover information through a distinctive approach that intertwines historical narratives, ancient tales, and modern science.

MENGENAL AKSARA NUSANTARA (Knowing the Scripts of the Archipelago) – Catalog

Author: Mery Rosmala et al., 2014. 41pg. (English)
Publisher: Perpustakaan Nasional RI, Jakarta

The catalogue was published for the 34th Indonesia International Book Fair, which took place from November 1 to 8, 2014. It prominently showcases a wide range of scripts from across the archipelago and beyond, sourced from the esteemed collection of the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia.