The exotic textiles of Java have intrigued the outside world for the past 150 years. Batik, the legendary fiber art of painting and dyeing fabrics using a waxing process, has been influenced by cultures as diverse as the Chinese, Indians, Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch, and English. Like no other book before it, Batik takes the reader on a spellbinding tour of Java, revealing batik's history, motifs, and methods of production.
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"This is THE book on batik, an invaluable appreciation of a vanishing art, a must have for anyone interested in textiles."—Diane von Furstenberg
"I first discovered batik back in the late sixties through the eyes of Inger McCabe Elliott. Over the years I've revisited this extraordinary work in all its richness and creativity. It will always be a great source of inspiration to me."—Oscar de la Renta
"A book for scholars and designers alike. With its beautiful photographs and rich historical text, Batik: Fabled Cloth of Java conveys the magic of a unique and exotic art."—Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
"I leave the book open on a table to turn every day to another page, to be absorbed in the visual delights of color and design, and to discover an energy that only beauty can give. This book is part of my life."—Gloria Vanderbilt
"In definitive text and beautiful pictures, Inger McCabe Elliott interweaves the rich culture of Java with the glories of its magical cloth. A truly gorgeous book!"—Richard C. Holbrooke
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"I first discovered batik back in the late sixties through the eyes of Inger McCabe Elliott. Over the years I've revisited this extraordinary work in all its richness and creativity. It will always be a great source of inspiration to me."—Oscar de la Renta
"A book for scholars and designers alike. With its beautiful photographs and rich historical text, Batik: Fabled Cloth of Java conveys the magic of a unique and exotic art."—Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
"I leave the book open on a table to turn every day to another page, to be absorbed in the visual delights of color and design, and to discover an energy that only beauty can give. This book is part of my life."—Gloria Vanderbilt
"In definitive text and beautiful pictures, Inger McCabe Elliott interweaves the rich culture of Java with the glories of its magical cloth. A truly gorgeous book!"—Richard C. Holbrooke
About the Author
Inger McCabe Elliott, founder and president of China Seas, Inc., the award-winning fabric design firm, was born in Norway, graduated from Cornell University, and received her M.A. in history from Radcliffe College. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia as a photojournalist for publications including Newsweek and The New York Times. She lives in New York City and Stonington, Connecticut, with her husband and children.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Comprehensive research of batik as an art.,
By Jon M. "groove eagle" (Gig Harbor, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Batik: Fabled Cloth of Java (Hardcover)
This book is essential for anyone interested in batik and its history in the Indonesian island of Java. It also provides Java's religious background and how batik was affected by Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. The pictures are outstanding, showing to the reader the complexity of batik and the great talent of Indonesian batik artists. I would recommend this for anyone, especially those interested in art or Indonesian culture.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Visually Stunning,
By J.Dodge (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Batik: Fabled Cloth of Java (Hardcover)
This book is eye candy. The fabrics shown in this book have amazing detail, sophisticated designs, and the colors are beautiful. The fabrics are lovingly photographed. I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in design, patterns, or textiles. And the book itself is beautifully produced.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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One of the best books out on batik--a gem,
By Indophile "Indophile" (Bali) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Batik: Fabled Cloth of Java (Hardcover)
A wonderfully rich book on batik, including valuable contributions by Indonesians. This will become a classic. Lively, sophisticated, and informative, as well as gorgeous in its imagery. This is the kind of writing we need on textile arts! A splendid addition to my library!
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First Buddhism, then Hinduism, then Islam came to Java, and each profoundly affected its sacred and secular life as well as the development of its batik. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
kain panjang, iket kepala, kain dodot, dua negeri, north coast batik, soga brown, special batik, finished batik, batik makers, batik business, batik workers, cap batik, batik industry, batik making, making batik, batik artists, batik factories, batik process, cloud motifs, batik designs, natural dyes, silk batik, synthetic dyes, mythical animals Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Oey Soe Tjoen, World War, Batik Indonesia, Eliza van Zuylen, Oey Kok Sing, Liem Siok Hien, Southeast Asia, Iwan Tirta, Achmad Said, Liem Siok Hein, Oey Soen King, Strait of Malacca, History of Java, Java Sea, Lara Jonggrang, Spice Islands New!
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First Buddhism, then Hinduism, then Islam came to Java, and each profoundly affected its sacred and secular life as well as the development of its batik. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
kain panjang, iket kepala, kain dodot, dua negeri, north coast batik, soga brown, special batik, finished batik, batik makers, batik business, batik workers, cap batik, batik industry, batik making, making batik, batik artists, batik factories, batik process, cloud motifs, batik designs, natural dyes, silk batik, synthetic dyes, mythical animals Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Oey Soe Tjoen, World War, Batik Indonesia, Eliza van Zuylen, Oey Kok Sing, Liem Siok Hien, Southeast Asia, Iwan Tirta, Achmad Said, Liem Siok Hein, Oey Soen King, Strait of Malacca, History of Java, Java Sea, Lara Jonggrang, Spice Islands New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The History of Java (Oxford in Asia Historical Reprints) by Stamford Raffles on 4 pages
- Sari to Sarong: Five Hundred Years of Indian and Indonesian Textile Exchange by Robyn Maxwell in Back Matter
- To Speak With Cloth: Studies in Indonesian Textiles by Mattiebelle Gittinger in Back Matter
- Hong Kong (Where We Live) by Donna Bailey in Back Matter
- Pribumi Indonesians, The Chinese Minority And China (Politics & International Relations) by Leo Suryadinata in Back Matter
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