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National and International Publications on SEA Textiles

PUTRA-PUTRI DALEM KERATON SURAKARTA (THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF KERATON SURAKARTA)

Author: KPH S. Puspaningrat, 2006. 83pgs. (Indonesian). Softcover
Publisher: CV. Cendrawasih, Surakarta The booklet entitled “The Sons and Daughters Directly Related to the Susuhunan of Surakarta” constitutes a genealogical record that meticulously enumerates the royal descendants from Susuhunan Pakubuwono II through Susuhunan Pakubuwono XII, together with their offspring. The principal objective of this compilation is the preservation of dynastic continuity and the reinforcement of familial cohesion within the royal lineage.

This booklet serves as an archival instrument designed to document the ancestral succession of the Keraton Kartasura (Mataram), subsequently transferred to the Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat. It delineates the hereditary titles conferred upon members of the royal household, particularly those installed as princes or those who entered into matrimonial alliances with princesses of the court. In doing so, the text not only safeguards the historical memory of the Surakarta dynasty but also underscores the sociopolitical significance of lineage, marriage, and title within the broader framework of Javanese monarchical tradition.

RAGAM SONGKET NUSANTARA & TRADISI TENUN SERUPA (INDONESIAN SONGKET AND SIMILAR WEAVING TRADITIONS) – Catalog

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.

RAGAM TUTUP KEPALA NUSANTARA (Head Dresses of The Archipelago) – Catalog

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.

RAGAM WASTRA SULAWESI (Traditional Textiles from Sulawesi) – Catalog

Author: Neneng Iskandar & Benny Gratha, 2016. 89pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Musium Seni & Himpunan Wastraprema, Jakarta

The catalog opens with a concise introduction, leading into the impressive collection. Sulawesi is widely recognized for its exceptional traditional textiles, crafted through diverse weaving and decorating techniques. This collection proudly showcases textiles made from silk, cotton, bark cloth, and various fibers. It features prominent weaving techniques, including ikat, supplementary weft, batik, wooden cop, weaving, and tie-dye.

RAMBU NAOMI. The Spirit of Women Weavers. A Photographic Journey

Author: Ria Pasaman. 2018. 177 pg. (in Indonesian/English)
Publisher: Mitra Mega , Jakarta

A coffee table book that presents a photographic journey through nature, culture, women weavers, Sumbanese textiles, urban weaving, and a look behind the scenes.

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