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Ask a question or Order this book Browse our books Search our books Book dealer info | Author: ROOJEN, PEPIN VAN Title: Batik design Description: Amsterdam : Pepin Press 2001. 2nd Paperback Edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 192 pages; Description: 192 p. : ill. Subject: Batik --Indonesia --Themes. motives. Summary: Batik is one of the most prominent expressions of the cultural identity of the Malay world. It the most popular traditional type of textile in Indonesia and other parts of SE Asia. The decorative styles used bear testimony to a cultural history that spans over 2. 000 years. This book traces the origins and development of the motifs and patterns used in the design of batik. illustrated with a large selection of masterpieces from some of the foremost textile collections in the world. Also includes a cultural history of the Malay world to put the subject into a broader perspective. Focuses on batik technique. the traditional use of batik textiles. and to its occasional incorporated into modern fashion design. by Pepin Van Roojen.ISBN: 9054960051. Weight in Kg appr.: Keywords: 9054960051 Price: EUR 10.95 = appr. US$ 11.90 Seller: MW Books - Book number: 155335 |