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The Art of Palembang Songket

The Art of Palembang Songket

Friday, March 13, 2009 No Comments

The songket-weaving is a traditional craft work. It has been known already since the Sriwijaya period. The materials utilized are usually gold and silk yarns. The original characteristics of Palembang songket can be detected by observing the motives on those textiles. According to the applied decorative motives and their designs, the motives reflects roses, chained [...]

Batik: Design, Style and History

Batik: Design, Style and History

Monday, August 11, 2008 No Comments

Fiona Kerlogue
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A  book review by D a n n y  Y e e
An antique wooden chest with batik inspired design
made of embedded white shells