Contemporary Tie and Dye Textiles of Indonesia

Textiles have always been an integral part of the cultures of Southeast 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. Throughout the islands of the Indonesian archipelago, a diverse sea of textiles is found in shops, markets, and villages. Although traditional textiles have been well documented, no study has focused exclusively on contemporary production within this dynamic tradition.

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.