Ikatto Okada korekushon: Kasuri ni miru Indoneshia no iro to katachi = Ikat Art from when they still identified

from when they still identified only with their own local ethnic group or clan or community

was the right to use six presidential palaces both as official residences and offices from which they performed their duties

he has been enabled to express atmosphere in basic forms reduced to essentials

These old pictures and maps helped people in Indonesia imagine their country and even played a role in the fight for independence

It shows how our understanding of the region grew over time

Ikatto Okada korekushon: Kasuri ni miru Indoneshia no iro to katachi = Ikat Art from when they still identifiedIndonesia is known as the world's largest treasure trove of Ikat textiles. The ancient technique of ikat is still practiced and appreciated throughout the archipelago. Along with batik, ikat weaving is a major constituent of Indonesian cultural legacy. This comprehensive catalogue is for the Ikat Okada Collection: Colors and Shapes of Indonesia Seen in Ikat Kasuri Exhibitions which were held at several art museums in Japan in the late 90s. This