Asian Textile Arts
The textile arts of Asia are little known, understood or appreciated. Yet the variety of decorative techniques, including the rich and important resist dyeing techniques and the technical and artistic quality of Asian textiles is unsurpassed anywhere in the Western world. This blog hopes to introduce, explain and share the great variety and beauty of antique Asian textiles.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Eastern Flores
Eastern Flores is a confusing area for textiles. There seems to be a sarong type with unique motifs in every small community. Here are some recently acquired textiles from this area that I am trying to determine exact provenance on. If you have any information or similar textiles please let me know.
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| Ile Mandiri Sarong |
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| Perhaps from Ile Api, Lembata |
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| Ile Mandiri, Adonara, Solor? |
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
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