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National and International Publications on SEA Textiles

MENGENAL KAIN TENUN IKAT BIBOKI (INTRODUCING THE BIBOKI IKAT WEAVINGS) - Catalog

Author: Maria Yovita Meta – Bastian, 2009, 51pg. (Indonesian). Softcover
Publisher: Rumah Seni Tafean Pah, Kefamenanu, NTT

In 2006, the author received a grant from the Prins Bernard Fonds, the Netherlands, and she produced this small book to introduce her famous Biboki textiles to the world. She and other weavers in North and South Biboki documented 43 Biboki ikat motifs, 22 Buna motifs and 4 Sotis motifs from the actual artisans that made these motifs.

MENGUNGKAP POLA NITIK DALAM WASTRA BATIK (DISCOVERING NITIK PATTERNS IN BATIK)

Author: Sri Sintasari (Neneng) Iskandar, 2013, 198pg (Indonesian) Softcover. Catalog in sleeve + CD included
Publisher: Jakarta Textile Museum

The exhibition prominently showcased the Nitik pattern, a distinctive and highly intricate motif within the tradition of Javanese batik. The accompanying catalog features a scholarly essay that traces the historical evolution of Nitik, examines its characteristic motifs, and explores the specialized use of the Nitik canting pen. Authored by leading experts in the field of batik studies, the essay situates Nitik within broader cultural and artistic contexts, highlighting its role as both a technical innovation and a symbol of aesthetic refinement in Indonesian textile heritage.

MENGUNGKAP POLA NITIK DALAM WASTRA BATIK (Unveiling the Nitik Motifs in Batik) - Catalog

Author: Sri Sintasari (Neneng) Iskandar & Benny Gratha, 2013. 107pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Musium Tekstil Jakarta & Himpunan Wastraprema

This exceptional catalog delivers essential and thoroughly researched information on Nitik batik. It outlines the specific tools utilized for Nitik in Yogyakarta, Surakarta, and Pekalongan, where this traditional art form continues to thrive. Furthermore, it showcases remarkable batik Nitik pieces from diverse collectors, highlighting the unique heritage of the three Nitik regions in Central Java.

MENJALIN PERSAHABATAN: WASTRA TIMOR LESTE DAN TIMOR Indonesia. (Binding Friendship: the Textiles of Timor Leste and Indonesian Timor) – Catalog

Author: Judi Achjadi & Benny Gratha, 2013. 48pg. (Indonesian and English)
Publisher: Musium Tekstil Jakarta

The aim of the exhibition is to introduce Timor Leste’s weaving traditions to Indonesians and to compare them to those of Indonesia’s border areas: Amfoang, Miomafo, and Insana, surrounding the Oecusse enclave. This exhibition is a collaboration among several organizations, including Timor Aid, the Alola Foundation, Timor-Leste's Ministry of Tourism, and the Jakarta Textile Museum. The exhibition showcases Timor-Leste's textiles from the Jakarta Textile Museum Collection, along with a few pieces from private collections. The introduction is written by Judi Achjadi, the senior curator of the Textile Museum, and it details the weaving techniques, materials, and looms used on both sides of the border.

MENULIS INSPIRASI MENJADI SENI: Sumbangan Batik Naskah Puro Pakualaman Yogyakarta untuk Khazanah Batik Indonesia – Katalog (Writing Inspirations into Art: Contributions of Manuscript Batik from Puro Pakualaman Yogyakarta to the Indonesian Batik Treasury) – Catalog

Author: B.R.Ay. Atika Suryodilogo, 2013. 32pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Perpustakaan Puro Pakualaman Yogyakarta

This catalog serves as the inaugural publication by BRAy Atika, showcasing her commitment to revitalizing Pakualaman batik. Drawing from the stunning illustrations found in the ancient manuscripts of Pakualaman's library, she has crafted 11 distinctive batik motifs. This catalog not only features these motifs but also highlights the manuscripts that inspired her and articulates the philosophies behind each motif.

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