Indonesian People Costumes

Weaving in the Batak region of North Sumatra is an ancient art practised by women, and exhibits some of the oldest design and technical features in the Indonesian archipelago. Since colonial annexation at the turn of the twentieth century, innovative Batak weavers from the Lake Toba region in northern Sumatra have successfully adapted their art to new economic and social circumstances - but at great cost. In recent decades, weaving has fallen into decline and the tradition is threatened, while a... [Read More]

The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were a period of tumultuous social change for the Batak of North Sumatra. That change was registered in their clothing and handwoven textiles. This book examines factors which inspired these people to wear Malay and European styles on a daily basis and to reserve the use of their hip- and shouldercloths for ceremonial occasions.

Textiles have long been integral to the social life and cosmology of the people of East Sumba, Indonesia. In recent decades, the Sumbanese have entered a larger world economy as their textiles have joined the commodity flow of an international "ethnic arts" market, stimulated by Indonesia's tourist trade. As Sumba's villagers respond to an immensely expanded commerce in their cloth, tensions and ironies emerge between historical and innovative forms in both cloth and lives. Using a narrative app... [Read More]

An imaginative 16-year old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King. The generation-defining Jim Henson fantasy classic celebrates its 30th anniversary with fully restored picture & sound and all-new special features. Starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.

Embellished with incredibly sophisticated gold, silver, and silk patterning, the refined ceremonial textiles of the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra are often so complicated that even a highly skilled weaver can complete only a few centimeters in a full day at her loom. Motif patterns woven into these exquisite cloths reflect the Minangkabau adat ñ the indigenous ideology that prescribes roles for all activities and speech. In this lavishly illustrated volume, 13 contributing authors--9 of th... [Read More]

Ziel dieser Publikation ist es, die Gewebe der indonesischen Insel Lombok und deren Technik Songket erstmalig zu dokumentieren. Die dort entstandenen traditionellen Textilien und Bekleidungen haben bisher wenig Aufsehen erregt, da sie eher schlicht gehalten sind und in der facettenreichen Textilwelt Indonesiens kaum in Erscheinung treten. Während zahlreicher Aufenthalte in den lokalen Weberzentren entstand eine genaue Dokumentation der Verwendung des Gürtelwebgerätes und der dort üblichen Te... [Read More]

This set includes two printed window processing panels. Made of 100% polyester. If you need to block more than 95% of the sun during the day, it can prevent harmful UV rays from escaping from your floor and furniture. The quality of our curtains is the highest in the industry. The pattern is very clear and there are no visual defects. They will perfectly match a variety of home styles. From rich fabrics to art design, each product can see the techniques and skills displayed in this collecti... [Read More]

Includes Tunic with attached headpiece. Does not include undershirt, pants or shoes. One Size Fits Most Adults.

Function---HD-resolution photos, MP3 player, voice recorder, fm-radio, Bluetooth, e-book.---BT Vibration, BT dialer,BT companion, remote notification, remote photo.Name: mini Metal Flip PhoneMain screen size: 1.6 inchesBody color: black gold silver redCard slot dual card dual standbyMemory card can be expanded to 32GCamera (pixels): 8WBattery: 750 mAhBody size: 143*40*11mmFrequency band: GSM: 850/900/1800 / 1900MHzNetwork type: 2GAppearance: Flip coverWeight: 28gSupport languageEnglish, French, ... [Read More]

Includes One piece tunic with hole for head. A great costume for Cinco De Mayo or whenever the occasion needs a little bit of spice.