Author: Judi Achjadi & Mariah Waworuntu, 2011. 72pg. (Indonesian and English)
Publisher: Himpunan Wastraprema, Jakarta
The Indonesian Batik exhibition is the first overseas showcase since UNESCO recognized it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009. This important collaboration between Himpunan Wastraprema, the Indonesian Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the Jakarta Textile Museum features exceptional works by renowned artisans like Iwan Tirta and Katura, highlighting the global significance of Indonesian batik.
Author: Judi Achjadi & Mariah Waworuntu, 2011. 71pgs (English). Softcover. Catalog
Publisher: Himpunan Wastraprema, Jakarta
The catalog was produced to accompany a distinguished batik exhibition held at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Washington, D.C., entitled Indonesian Batik: World Heritage. This exhibition took place two years after UNESCO formally inscribed batik on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognizing its profound cultural significance and artistry. The batiks showcased were drawn from the private collections of members of Himpunan Wastraprema, an association devoted to the preservation and appreciation of Indonesian textiles. These collectors traveled to the United States to personally oversee the installation of the exhibition, ensuring that the presentation reflected both authenticity and reverence. The event was warmly received by audiences, garnering admiration for its celebration of Indonesia’s textile heritage and its role in fostering cross-cultural appreciation.
Author: Indonesian Cross-Cultural Society, 2009, 496pg. (English). Hardcover
Publisher: Kompas Gramedia, Jakarta.
The editors of this large volume on Indonesian Chinese peranakan present this book as a celebration of the natural way the Chinese Peranakan culture has evolved through interconnectivity with different aspects of Indonesian culture. The book is actually a portrait of how the Chinese culture and various other cultures within Indonesia have blended and created beautiful, diverse and unique culture, that of the Indonesian Chinese Peranakan. The book reveals that the Chinese Peranakan are more cultural and less genetic, Peranakan Kinship and naming practices, Peranakan Literature, Development of Chinese Architecture, Peranakan housewares, Peranakan furniture and functions, the Influence of Chinese ceramics, Peranakan embroidery, clothing, music, theatre, and cuisine.
Author: Michael Hitchcock, 1991, 191pgs. (English). Softcover
Publisher: Periplus Editions, Singapore
This volume constitutes a comprehensive illustrated guide and scholarly survey of both traditional and contemporary Indonesian textile design. The author systematically examines the diverse raw materials employed in textile production, the construction and operation of traditional looms, and the intricate artistry of ikat, batik, and other resist-dyeing techniques. In addition, the text explores decorative weaving practices, embroidery, and related embellishment methods that have evolved across the archipelago. Beyond technical processes, the work situates textiles within their broader cultural and social contexts. It investigates the role of cloth in ceremonial life, everyday dress, and aesthetic expression, while also analyzing the interplay of design, symbolism, and color. By integrating ethnographic insight with visual documentation, the guide underscores the enduring significance of textiles as both utilitarian objects and vehicles of cultural identity in Indonesia.
Author: Itie van Hout, 2017. 231pg. (English)
Publisher: LM Publisher, Volendam, Netherlands
Over 160 years, the Tropenmuseum collected around 20,000 traditional textiles, including 12,000 Indonesian textiles and weaving tools. This study explores the collection's origins and the stories of its makers, users, and the Dutch collectors who brought them to the Netherlands. While most textiles come from the archipelago, a small portion was created in the Netherlands for artistic or commercial reasons.
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