Author: Fiona Kerlogue, 2004. 191pgs. (English), Softcover
Publisher: Archipelago Press, Singapore
This volume offers a comprehensive exploration of batik, tracing its historical origins, examining diverse regional traditions, and analyzing the symbolic motifs and meanings embedded within its designs. It further investigates the impact of modern influences on batik production and aesthetics, considers its role as costume in cultural and ceremonial contexts, and evaluates its evolving position within the broader sphere of contemporary art.
Author: Philippa Scott, 1995. 256pgs. (English). Softcover.
Publisher: Thames and Hudson, London
“The Book of Silk” follows a story of this remarkable material through 5000 years from all parts of the world. From ancient China where the secret of reeling worm cocoons was first discovered, the narrative leads by the legendary Silk Routes to Byzantium and the Islamic world, to Ottoman Turkey and India – and on to the Renaissance, Baroque and rococo silks of western Christianity. A beautiful collection of illustrations reveals omnipresence in couture and decoration, carpets, embroidery and even painting. Complete with a reference section that includes terms and technical processes, collecting and care, galleries and museums, and a bibliography.
Author: Ruth Barnes, 2007, page 15-18. Photocopied version
Publisher: the Oxford Textile Group, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom
The three-page article authored by Ruth Barnes of the Ashmolean Museum examines the celebrated artifact known as the Bronze Weaver. This diminutive yet profoundly symbolic statue depicts a mother engaged in the act of breastfeeding her child while simultaneously seated at a weaving loom. Discovered on the island of Flores, the piece is believed to date to approximately the sixth century. Its acquisition by the National Gallery of Australia underscores both its cultural significance and its enduring value as a testament to the intersection of artistry, domesticity, and maternal devotion in early Southeast Asian societies.
Author: Unknown 2017. 69pg. (English and Chinese)
Publisher: China National Silk Museum, Hangzhou
This book is an essential guide for visiting the museum, now with an expanded section showcasing looms from around the world. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this impressive addition!
Author: Tran Tan Vinh, 2017, 163pg. (Vietnamese & English). Hardcover
Publisher: Vietnam News Agency Publishing House, Ha-noi, Vietnam
This pictorial volume offers an introduction to the Cotu ethnic community of Vietnam, who inhabit the Truong Son mountain range in Tây Nguyên, the Central Highlands. The Cotu people continue to safeguard and transmit the ancestral traditions, cultural practices, and spiritual values that constitute their collective identity. As one of the officially recognized 45 ethnic groups in Vietnam, the Cotu exemplify the resilience of indigenous heritage in the face of modernization, maintaining a living connection to their historical roots while contributing to the diverse cultural mosaic of the nation.
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