Batik : makers and wearers / Lee Chor Lin ; with contributions by Amalinda Savirani, Anne Goh, Azhar Ibrahim, Faisal Husni, and Margaret Sullivan.



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"This catalogue accompanies the exhibition Batik Kita: Dressing in Port Cities presented at the Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore, from 17 June to 2 October 2022. Exhibition curator and editor, Lee Chor Lin." Includes bibliographical references (pages 450-454). In English.

Title
Batik : makers and wearers / Lee Chor Lin ; with contributions by Amalinda Savirani, Anne Goh, Azhar Ibrahim, Faisal Husni, and Margaret Sullivan.
Artist
Savirani, Amalinda, contributor. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjwx8KjkxqMhRdVPGYJFcd.
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Language
English
Type
Book
Abstract
"Batik: Makers and Wearers explores the rich history and culture of batik and batik making, from its traditional roots to contemporary designs. Essays and entries by Lee Chor Lin and other textile scholars explore the dynamic possibilities of batik as fashion through the years. The book also introduces innovations by batikers to this age-old craft and showcases how batik charted the evolution of new identities in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. It accompanies the exhibition Batik Kita: Dressing in Port Cities, which ran at the Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore, from 17 June to 2 October 2022"-- Provided by publisher.
Year
2024
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