Batik: Design, Style, & History | 
| Author: Fiona Kerlogue
Creator: Tara Sosrowardoyo
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 0500284776
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.66209598
EAN: 9780500284773
ASIN: 0500284776
Publication Date: November 15, 2004
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A comprehensive and richly illustrated survey of batik, a glorious textile art and popular Indonesian cloth. Every aspect of batik is rich in symbolism: its colors, motifs, and designs, as well as the way it is made, folded, and worn. Formerly a family and tribal signifier, and then a symbol of Indonesian independence and identity, it is now a fabric in demand all over the world. Fiona Kerlogue explores the origins of batik in the Indonesian archipelago; the materials and methods of production; regional traditions and differences; motifs and symbolism, including Malay, Chinese, and Islamic meanings; modern influences, such as industrialization, war, and independence; batik as traditional and modern costume; and batik as an art form. An illustrated index of motifs and their meanings, glossary, bibliography, and international listing of batik collections complete this authoritative yet accessible work. 205 illustrations, 168 in color.
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A history and a photographic showcase of Batik textile art January 4, 2005
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Batik: Design, Style & History is both a history and a photographic showcase of Batik textile art of Indonesia. Perhaps most often used in brilliant shawls for women's daily wear, batik has even had styles meant to be associated with the aristocracy and are worn to this day for ceremonial occasions. In addition to full-color images of batik fabric, Batik: Design, Style & History includes some vintage black-and-white photographs of batik being worn or even created. The text spares no effort in delving into the traditions and even legends behind this unique and wonderful blend of artistic expression and practical functionality.
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