The Songket of Minangkabau: Raising Hidden Threads

This publication offers a detailed exploration of Minangkabau's songket, a traditional woven textile, focusing on the revitalization efforts and innovative techniques developed by Puan Puti Reno Sativa Sutan Aswar. This work moves beyond mere appreciation of the fabric's beauty, delving into its profound cultural significance and the challenges of ensuring its sustainability in modern society. Through 21 years of field research, the author presents methods to make songket more accessible and practical for everyday use, while preserving its traditional artistry and philosophical depth.

The Songket of Minangkabau presents the author's creative process in introducing new techniques and diversifying raw materials, making the songket more affordable and wearable. This book also emphasizes the importance of ensuring the livelihood of traditional weavers, and the essential need of innovation to keep the Songket a living piece of Indonesian heritage. The images within, show the beauty and detail of the Songket, and the book itself is a testament to the author’s dedication.

Publication Details:

• Author: Puan Puti Reno Sativa Sutan Aswar
• Publisher: Yayasan Warna Warni Indonesia (2017)
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Page Count: 368 pages
• Dimensions: 24 x 30 cm
• ISBN: 9789791383110

Condition:

• Book: Near Fine. A few very minor bumps are present on the covers. A single, small crease is noted on the edge of page 351. The interior pages are exceptionally clean and bright.
• Dust Jacket: Near Fine. The dust jacket exhibits a few minor creases, likely associated with the slight bumps on the book covers.