Author: Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation, 2006, 84pg. (Melayu, English), Hardcover
Publisher: Perbadanan Kemajuan Kraftangan Malaysia
The volume offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the historical development of Pahang weaving traditions. It examines in detail the intricate processes of dyeing and the transformation of thread into cloth, while also analyzing the symbolic significance of patterns and motifs. Furthermore, the text situates these textiles within their broader cultural context, addressing their functional roles and social status. The work is supplemented by a carefully curated glossary and an extensive bibliography, thereby providing readers with both technical precision and scholarly resources for further study.
Author: Etty Indriati, 2017. 153pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta
The book discusses the process of Sumba weavings, explains the motifs and their meanings, and showcases a catalog of her collection.
Author: Dekranas. 2007. 116 pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Departemen Perindustrian Republik Indonesia.
The booklet features chapters on the history of weaving, weaving tools, materials, designs, motifs, and techniques. Another chapter highlights weaving centers across 28 provinces in the Indonesian archipelago.
Author: Dwi Putro Sulaksono, 2015. 149pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Pustaka Banua, Banjarmasin, Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia
Little is known about Pagatan and its weaving traditions. This book is the first to be published on Pagatan traditional textiles, which feature a combination of songket and ikat weaving techniques, as well as the lesser-known simple weavings from the upstream region of Sungai Selatan (South River). This book serves as a valuable addition to Indonesia's textile heritage.
Author: Sian E. Jay, (Chief Editor), 2010. Contributors: Kahfiati Kahdar, Kim Jane Saunders, Koesoemaningsih, Koestriastuti, Ratna Panggabean, Soewati Kartiwa. 191pg. (English). Hardcover
Publisher: Cita Tenun Indonesia, Jakarta
This volume endeavors to honor and critically examine the profound textile heritage of Indonesia, offering a comprehensive introduction to the nation’s weaving traditions across both historical and contemporary contexts. By integrating the specialized insights of distinguished scholars with the cultivated perspectives of experienced collectors, the work aspires to enrich the expanding corpus of research on Indonesian textiles. Beyond its descriptive function, the book situates weaving as a dynamic cultural practice—one that embodies aesthetic innovation, social identity, and historical continuity—thereby underscoring its enduring significance within the broader discourse of Southeast Asian material culture.
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