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== Summary ==
== Summary ==
This volume offers a striking visual representation of one of the world's truly magical islands.<br>
With this book, B. Forman conveys the great fascination that emanates from Indonesian textile art: batik, the modest dyeing of the entire fabric.<br>
Author Nigel Simmonds looks at Bali from a personal perspective, recalls his first encounters with the island and provides important insights into a fascinating culture that has managed to preserve its time-honored traditions. Indulging in beach life, visiting temples, attending dance performances or simply enjoying the unmistakable ambience of Bali are all activities that are part of the Bali experience discussed here.
Ikat, where the yarn is dyed before weaving and then, as if by a miracle, an astonishing pattern is created.<br>
And the so-called ship cloths from South Sumatra, a textile art that is also mastered by very few there.<br>
A richly illustrated book that illustrates the symbolism of the motifs and lets us enjoy the rich aesthetics of the cultural tradition of Indonesia.


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Latest revision as of 13:15, 13 November 2024

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TitleBali
SubtitleMorgen der Welt
CategoryCulture
AuthorNigel Simmonds
PublisherPeriplus Editions (HK) Ltd
Published
LanguageGerman
ISBN-ASIN9625931813


Summary

With this book, B. Forman conveys the great fascination that emanates from Indonesian textile art: batik, the modest dyeing of the entire fabric.
Ikat, where the yarn is dyed before weaving and then, as if by a miracle, an astonishing pattern is created.
And the so-called ship cloths from South Sumatra, a textile art that is also mastered by very few there.
A richly illustrated book that illustrates the symbolism of the motifs and lets us enjoy the rich aesthetics of the cultural tradition of Indonesia.