Author: Susan Conway, 2006, 211pg. (English). Hardcover
Publisher: River Books, Bangkok, Thailand
The central focus of this volume is the Shan States, a region of Burma distinguished by its picturesque hills and valleys, situated in the heart of present-day Myanmar. The author provides a meticulous examination of the traditional attire of both Shan men and women, offering insights into the cultural symbolism embedded within their garments. In addition, the narrative extends to the political and social structures of the Shan, with particular attention to the role of princes and the architectural grandeur of their palaces. The text further explores the rich tapestry of Shan artistic expression, encompassing craftsmanship, aesthetic traditions, and the dynamics of regional trade that shaped the socio-economic fabric of the states. The focus of this book is on the Shan States, part of Burma with beautiful hills and valleys in the center of present-day Myanmar. The author reveals the male and female dress of the Shan and also talks about Princes, palaces, and Shan arts, crafts and trade are discussed
Author: Puan Puti Reno Sativa Sutan Aswar, 2017. 368pg. (English)
Publisher: Yayasan Warna-Warni Foundation, Jakarta
The Songket is not just a traditional fabric; it stands as a vital symbol of the Minangkabau people's cultural dignity. Its intricate motifs powerfully convey ancestral hopes, and the use of gold and silk threads firmly embodies profound values. To ensure its sustainability, Songket must be accessible and embraced by everyone. With over 21 years of dedicated research and innovation, the author is determined to revitalize this craft. By implementing new techniques and diversifying raw materials, she will make Songket more affordable, ensuring it becomes a practical choice for everyday wear.
Author: Secretary of State for Arts and Culture in Timor Leste, 2015.
Publisher: Timor Aid 2015. Pg. (English Portuguese, and Tetun)
This book is published in a series on the traditional textile production of Lautem, one of the 13 municipalities of Timor Leste.
Author: Lynda Angelica N. Reyes, 1992, 166 pg. (English). Softcover
Publisher: University of the Philippines Press, Diliman, Quezon City
This book discusses the indigenous fabrics and clothing of the Bagobo, Mandaya, and Bilaqan animist groups in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, set against the background of their cultural life. The research focuses on the specimens of the three groups which form a part of the collection of traditional textiles in the Field Museum of Natural History of Chicago. Describing the different methods and techniques employed in the manufacture of these traditional textiles. The study also relates their functions in the day-to-day lives of the Bagobo, Mandaya, and Bilaan. Most of their textiles have intricate designs, and embroideries incorporating geometrical patterns and representational figures of human beings, plants and animals with the images of man, and the crocodile as the dominant motif. This work fills the need for art historians, anthropologists, sociologists and other social scientists for an authoritative study of traditional textiles as art form.
Author: Urs Ramseyer, 2009, 208pg. (English). Softcover.
Publisher: Museum der Kulturen, Basel, Switss
Tenganan Pegringsingan , the ‘Theatre of the Universe’ in East Bali, has attained world wide fame through its unique textiless, the sacred double ikat cloth of Tenganan is a symbol and a trademark for a divinely created world, and a ritual community which understands its settlement, created following a divine design, as a representation of the cosmos reduced in size. Within the framework of a comprehensive, richy illustrated monograph, and against a backdrop of global change, the author concerns himself with the cosmic and sacred theatre of Tenganan, with its history, its social, economic and cutural conditions and with its ritual performances.
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