Author: Maria Wronska-Friend, 2008, 255pg. (English & Polish). Hardcover
Publisher: Gondwana, Warsawa, Poland
The book presents a comparative exploration of batik traditions from both Indonesia and Poland, highlighting the cultural dialogues embedded within textile art. In Chapter 1, Maria offers a nuanced account of the Javanese cosmological worldview, situating it within the broader framework of fifteenth-century Java. Her discussion encompasses the symbolic role of spices, the intricate artistry of textiles, and the encounters with foreign traders, thereby illustrating how material culture and intercultural exchange shaped the island’s historical trajectory.
Author: Dinny and Nina Yusuf, 2016. 55pg. (English)
Publisher: Toraja Melo, Jakarta
In her foreword, Judi Achjadi acknowledges the essential support provided by Toraja Melo in Adonara and Lembata. The Sole Oha exhibition powerfully showcases the textiles of these regions on a global platform while preserving their distinct local identity. Toraja Melo is committed to enhancing the income of local weavers, directly benefiting their families. The initiatives led by Toraja Melo are invaluable and deserving of strong support.
Author: Unknown, 38pg., 2003 (Indonesian and English), Softcover
Publisher: Asia Link, University of Melbourne, Austraia
This booklet represents a collaborative endeavor between Asia Link at the University of Melbourne, the Museum and Gallery of the Northern Territory, and several distinguished Australian foundations. It showcases contemporary Amarasi textiles alongside a curated series of limited-edition prints, each featuring traditional Amarasi motifs rendered on handmade paper. By integrating indigenous botanical knowledge, ancestral design traditions, and the creative ingenuity of the Amarasi community, the exhibition constitutes a modern rearticulation of an ancient craft heritage.
Author: Secretary of State for Arts and Culture in Timor Leste, 2018.
Publisher: Timor Aid 2018. Pg. (English Portuguese, and Tetum)
This book is published in a series on the traditional textile production of Bacau district, one of the 13 municipalities of Timor Leste.
Author: Secretary of State for Arts and Culture in Timor Leste, 2017.
Publisher: Timor Aid 2017. Pg. (English Portuguese, and Tetum)
This book is published in a series on the traditional textile production of Bobonaro district, one of the 13 municipalities of Timor Leste.
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