{"product_id":"traditional-indonesian-textiles-9780500236413","title":"Traditional Indonesian Textiles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fabrics of Indonesia  at one time the preserve of scholarly enthusiasts  have now won universal popularity  so much so that local names for techniques of resist-dyeing - batik  ikat  plangi and tritik - have been adopted internationally as generic terms. The reverence accorded to textile art on the islands is reflected in every area of production; precision of weave and exquisite patterning are testimony to superlative craftsmanship. Lying at the heart of a vast network of trading routes  Indonesia has absorbed a wealth of foreign influences that have spawned an eclectic culture uniquely mirrored in its textile art. Beautiful cloud shapes characteristic of Chinese painting reappear in Javanese batik  while Ming porcelain and Chinese embroideries have provided inspiration for many wonderful patterns. Indian symbols - the tree of life  the naga snake  the sacred mountain  the lotus - have all been rendered as textile motifs. Geometric forms  human and animal figures and even Dutch Art Deco designs can also be found. John Gillow begins his account - based on firsthand research often conducted in isolated areas - with a complete history of textile production in the Indonesian archipelago. He describes the various materials  dyes and looms  and details their use in the creation of batik and the many other richly patterned cloths  from Javanese silks and the hinggi mantles of the Sumban kings to Balinese Iamak banners and the gold-thread brocades of Sumatra. Specifics of their embellishment are followed by a guide to the islands and their products. More than one hundred and fifty dazzling photographs specially taken by Barry Dawson illustrate these marvels of time-honored workmanship  while a reference section including a bibliography and guide to collections provides indispensable factual background. This refreshing insight into a glorious tradition of ethnic craft will captivate students  travelers  collectors  designers  and all who appreciate textile art at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646965735477,"sku":"ByrdShop_0500236410","price":109.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780500236413.jpg?v=1781683798","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/traditional-indonesian-textiles-9780500236413","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}