Javanese Batik Peter Lee Good antique condition with a

Good antique condition with a deep

showcasing how kingdoms across the islands exchanged local treasures such as gold

ISBN:‎ 9080143375

this book offers a captivating look at how Javanese batik has become a symbol of global interconnectedness

Javanese Batik Peter Lee Good antique condition with aThe time honored batik art, originally developed in Indonesia, was first brought to Japan in the late 16th century with the opening of trade between this country and Southeast Asia. The Japanese people of those days must have been thoroughly fascinated by the exuberant colors created from the madder, indigo, and dark brown dyes, the bold patterns of animals and plants unknown in Japan as well as the geometric patterns brimming with the intoxicating