Author: Dhorifi Zumar. 2009, 120pg. (Indonesian). Softcover.
Publisher: The National Craft Council (DEKRANAS), & the Department of Industries of the Republic of Indonesia
A book on embroidery craft in Indonesia is rare, and we are proud that the Indonesian Handicraft Council decided to publish a book on a subject rarely explored. The books begins with the history of embroidery craft in Indonesia, its origins and the place in Indonesia where embroidery developed, followed by the embroidery centers in Indonesia, the tools and the technique of embroidery, and the economic potential of embroidery.
Author: Sativa Sutan Aswar, 2010, 96pg. (Indonesian). Softcover
Publisher: Dian Rakyat, Jakarta
The author composed this volume on the headdresses of Jambi, South Sumatra, as a response to the religious imperative within Islam regarding the use of head coverings. Consequently, in Jambi, many of the region’s traditional head coverings are fashioned from indigenous textiles—most notably the selendang or shoulder cloth—whose narrow width lends itself to such adaptation. Moreover, Sativa catalogues and explicates more than eighty distinct forms of Jambi headdresses, produced through weaving or batik techniques, and in certain instances adorned with jewelry. The text further demonstrates the intricate methods by which these headdresses are folded and worn, thereby preserving and disseminating local sartorial knowledge.
Author: Unknown - Balai Pengembangan dan Penelitian Batik, Yogyakarta, 1985, 169pg. (Indonesian). Photocopied Version
Publisher: BPPB (Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Industri Kerajinan dan Batik), Yogyakarta
According to the Center for Research and Development of Handicrafts and Batik in Yogyakarta, batik artistry is systematically classified into eleven principal categories of motifs. These include: Banji, Ceplok, Ganggong, Kawung, Lereng, Nitik, Lung-lungan, Anyaman, Semen, Free batik motifs, and Dynamic batik motifs. Each category embodies distinctive aesthetic principles, symbolic meanings, and cultural narratives that have evolved across centuries of Javanese textile tradition. The comprehensive volume produced by the Center presents over 170 representative batik samples, meticulously curated from these eleven categories. Each sample is accompanied by its traditional designation, thereby offering not only a visual archive but also a scholarly reference that illuminates the diversity and complexity of batik design. This catalog serves as a vital resource for researchers, artisans, and cultural historians, underscoring the enduring significance of batik as both a material craft and an intangible cultural heritage.
Author: various. Directed and designed by Leonard Lueras, 2005. 169pgs. (English), Hardcover
Publisher: Bali Purnati Center of the Arts, Batuan, Sukawati, Gianyar Bali
This volume, Kuta and Kuta, constitutes a richly conceived anthological coffee‑table publication, directed and designed by Leonard Lueras. It meticulously charts the three‑decade metamorphosis of Kuta from a modest Balinese fishing village into Indonesia’s foremost tourist enclave. Through an interweaving of historical narrative, personal essays, archival graphics, and striking photographic compositions, the book documents the dramatic evolution of Kuta—its transformation from a tranquil surf and countercultural haven into a densely commercialized hub of international tourism. As the third installment in the South Bali trilogy produced by the Bali Purniati Arts Center, the volume situates Kuta’s trajectory within broader cultural and socio‑economic currents, offering both a visual chronicle and a critical reflection on the forces that reshaped the landscape of Balinese modernity.
Author: Neneng Iskandar et al, 2014. 79pg. (Italian and English)
Publisher: Himpunan Wastraprema, Jakarta Textile Museum & Fondo Ambiente Italiano
The catalog definitively showcases the textiles on display at a Museum near Milan, featuring batik, Ikat, and songket from the esteemed collection of the Jakarta Textile Museum alongside select pieces from private collections.
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