Textiles of Indonesia

The Thomas Murray Collection

Lorraine V. Aragon, Joanna Barrkman, Christopher Buckley, Kristal Hale, Valerie Hector, Janet Alison Hoskins, Itie van Hout, Etsuko Iwanaga, Fiona Kerlogue, Eric Kjellgren, Brigitte Khan Majlis, Robyn Maxwell, Thomas Murray, Sandra Sardjono

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Description

Gathered over the course of four decades, the Thomas Murray Collection of Indonesian textiles is one of the most important in the world. Ritual clothing and ceremonial cloths represent the apex of many Indonesian islands' artistic traditions, providing a unique window into the region's cultures, rites and history. The textiles in this book are the result of intricate dyeing, weaving and beading techniques that have been practised for centuries, shaped by influences through trade with China, India, the Middle East and Europe. Original texts by international experts offer historical context, iconography, and provide new insights into dating and provenance. At once beautifully illustrated and scholarly, this book carries the imprimatur of one of the art world's leading collectors and shines a fascinating new light on one of the world's most vibrant textile producing regions.