Contemporary tie and dye textiles of Indonesia /
Kim Jane Saunders.
- xviii, 107 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 26 cm.
- The Asia collection .
- Asia collection. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-102) and index.
Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Colour Plates -- Plates -- Maps -- Introduction: The Art of Ikat and Pelangi -- Sumatra and Java -- Bali, Nusa Penida, and Lombok -- Sulawesi and Sumbawa -- Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) -- Flores -- Adonara, Solor, Lembata, Alor, and the Moluccas -- East and West Timor -- The Outer Arc Islands of Roti, Ndao, Savu, and Rai Jua -- East and West Sumba -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Hand-spun and hand-woven textiles have always been an integral part of the cultures of South-East Asia. As a dynamic art form, threads woven and worn often provide a revealing insight into the past and present lives of the weavers and wearers. This book maps contemporary areas of production and markets, and documents a cross-section of current practices and examples of tie and dye weaving in Indonesia. Aimed at both the textile student and the general reader, it provides a fascinating introduction to the diversity of the textiles of each of the main islands as well as useful guidance on their identification and classification.