Female culture in Raijua: Ikats and Everlasting Witch-worship in Eastern Indonesia

Raijua's unique and characteristic culture is the culture of cloth woven by women. This book aims to elucidate on the culture of Raijua, especially Raijuanese women's culture, by focusing on the culture woven into cloth, and the "Onari"-deity belief- that is the spiritual predominance of sisters over brothers which is deeply rooted in and the fundamental principle of the culture of cloth woven by women. Written by Akiko Kagiya, a professor from Japan who has has spent considerable time on the island to study Raijua textiles, this book is an invaluable reference for collectors, researchers, and enthusiast of Indonesian Ikat weaving, especially Raijua Ikat.

Hardcover with dust jacket

Book condition: Near fine. Internally very clean.

Dust Jacket condition: Near fine condition. Light wear to jacket.

Author: Akiko Kagiya

Dimensions: 15.5 x 22 cm

Print length: 240 Pages

Language: English

Publication date: 2010

Publisher: Japan Publications, Inc. Tokyo

ISBN:‎ 9784817090089