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Batik: Java's enchanting, historical, multicultural textile art.

If you're fascinated by the intersection of art, history, and culture, "Batik" could be a mesmerizing read. It's not just a book; it's a visual and educational journey that celebrates the rich tapestry of Javanese heritage through the lens of its most famous textile. Perfect for anyone appreciative of craft traditions and their stories.

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ISBN: 9780794602437
Publisher: Periplus Editions
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, Travel, History
Related Topics: Art and Photography, Art History
Goodreads rating: 4.35
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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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Batik: Java's enchanting, historical, multicultural textile art.

If you're fascinated by the intersection of art, history, and culture, "Batik" could be a mesmerizing read. It's not just a book; it's a visual and educational journey that celebrates the rich tapestry of Javanese heritage through the lens of its most famous textile. Perfect for anyone appreciative of craft traditions and their stories.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.