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Sacred ikat from heirloom to trade

documentary heritage
  • Description

    "South East Asia produces some of the most exquisite textiles in the world, among with a ikat. Sacred Ikat From Heirloom to Trade documents the stories behind the development of ikat weaving and the lifestyle of the people of Sumba and Sarawak. It proudly examines the balance between aesthetics, and practicality, wich resulted in a weaving of pride and prestige."--publisher information.

  • Place
  • Other Id

    NK9504.7 SAC (Library of Congress Call Number)

    91567 (Cat ID)

    91372 (Presto content ID)

  • Department

Images and documents

    Catalogue

    • Object Type
    • Name/Title
      Sacred ikat from heirloom to trade
    • Primary Maker
    • Contributor/Publisher
      Department of Museums, Malaysia
    • Place
    • Date
      2011
    • Physical Description

      ix, 141 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm

    • ISBN/ISSN
      9789670372013
      9670372011
    • Language
      English
    • Level of Current Record
      Bib record
    • Member Object

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    • Subject Category
    • Provenance Details
      "With best compliments from Dato' Ibrahim Bin Ismail, Director General, Department of Museums Malaysia"--card on half-title page.
    • Content
      Message by Dato' Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim -- foreword by Dato' Ibrahim Bin Ismail -- preface by Marie Christine Tseng -- acknowledgment -- Sumba: an island of traditions -- the Sumbanese Dress -- Pua Kumbu -- the collection -- jewellery & accessories -- references -- glossary of motifs -- bibliography -- index
    • Public Access Text

      [Keywords: Ikat--Indonesia--Sumba Island; Ikat]

      Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-137) and index

    • Collection Type
      General Collection
    • Copyright
      All rights reserved
    • Last Update
      19 Dec 2023

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