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Item Details
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BATIK
DESIGN, STYLE AND HISTORY |
| By: |
Fiona G. Kerlogue, Tara Sosrowardoyo, Fulvio Zanettini |
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Paperback |
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£18.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0500284776 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780500284773 |
| Publisher: |
THAMES & HUDSON LTD |
| Pub. date: |
6 October, 2004 |
| Pages: |
192 |
| Description: |
Batik has very special place in the world of textiles. No other cloth in Asia, perhaps in the world, contains so much symbolism. In the philosophy of its colours and designs, and the way it is made, folded and worn, batik expresses the spirit of the Indonesians and their heritage. |
| Synopsis: |
Batik - in which a wax-resist is applied before dyeing to form a pattern in negative - has a very special place in the world of textiles. Practised from China to India to West Africa, it finds its most supreme expression in Indonesia, where the Javanese word batik gave it its name. No other cloth in Asia, perhaps in the whole world, contains so much symbolism and so many meanings, expressed in the philosophy of its colours and designs, and in the way it is made, folded and worn. Richly illustrated throughout, Batik explores in depth the origins of the batik tradition; regional differences; symbolism and motifs; modern influences on batik; and batik as costume and in art. An illustrated index of motifs and their meanings, a comprehensive listing of international batik collections, a glossary and a bibliography complete this authoritative yet accessible work. |
| Illustrations: |
204 illustrations, 173 in colour |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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