Author: Sri Sintasari (Neneng) Iskandar, 2013, 88pg. (Indonesian). Catalog
Publisher: Himpunan Wastraprema, Jakarta.
The exhibition entitled Charming Textiles from Indonesia’s Prominent Females was convened at the Museum Nasional, Jakarta, from 4 to 7 April 2013. The curatorial emphasis centered on textile collections associated with distinguished female figures in Indonesian history, including Cut Nyak Dien, R. Dewi Sartika, Johana Sunarti Nasution-Gondokusuma, R.A. Kartini, Laili Roesad, Lasmidjah Hardi, Maria Josephine Catherine Maramis, Rohanna Kuddus, Siti Latifah Herawati Diah, and Siti Nurani Bambang Utoyo. Each textile ensemble was accompanied by a concise biographical narrative, thereby situating these eminent women within the broader socio-cultural and historical context of the nation.
Author: Neneng Iskandar, 2012. 64pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Himpunan Wastraprema & Musium Tekstil Jakarta
Slanted rows and diagonal lines serve as striking decorations in Batik, known as "lereng" in Javanese, "rereng" in Sundanese, and "slope" in English. The exhibition dedicated to Batik Lereng unequivocally showcases the diverse facets and variations of batik design present in a single piece. This impressive collection comes from dedicated collectors who are members of Himpunan Wastraprema. Don't miss this opportunity to experience an engaging exploration of batik design.
Author: Unknown, 1980, 40pg. (Indonesian). Softcover. Catalog
Publisher: Himpunan Watraprema, Jakarta
The catalog was issued in conjunction with a textile exhibition drawn from the distinguished collection of Gusti Kanjeng Putri Mangkunegoro VIII, presented at the Jakarta Textile Museum between 17 and 31 January 1980.
Author: Judi Achjadi, 2015. 31pg. (Indonesian & English)
Publisher: Sriwijaya Pustaka Indonesia, Musium Tekstil, Jakarta
The exhibition confidently coincided with the launch of the book “Floating Threads” by the same author, showcasing remarkable masterpieces from the archipelago. The catalogue meticulously details songket, highlighting techniques of supplementary warp and weft as well as the lesser-known warp floating patterning. This offers essential insights for anyone serious about weaving techniques.
Author: Noes Moeljanto, Elsie Soenarya, Neneng Iskandar, Judi Soemarsono & Mariah Waworuntu (Editors), 2009. 119pg. (Indonesian, English)
Publisher: Adiwastra Nusantara & Himpunan Wastraprema
The catalog, published for the second grand exhibition of Adiwastra Nusantara at the Jakarta Convention Center in 2009, showcases the Archipelago's headdresses—its first-ever publication. It features headdresses made from materials like metal, textiles, wood, shells, stuffed birds, hide, fibers, horn, and bone.
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