Yogya Silver: Renewal of a Javanese Handicraft

Few detailed studies have appeared on the historical context of contemporary handicrafts in Indonesia since the publication of the standard work in five volumes by J.E. Jasper and Mas Pirngadie at the beginning of the twentieth century. One of these handicrafts is Yogya silver, a type of silverware that was developed in Yogyakarta (Yogya) and Kotagede, a small town four kilometres south-east of this provincial capital.

Yogya silver has been made for centuries, but thanks to the efforts of Dutch and Javanese promoters of decorative crafts, Yogya silver craft underwent a profound transformation in the early twentieth century. This catalogue focuses on the styles and decoration of Yogya silver in this period and describes its history. Some of the most important works from famous collections are showcased, and a list of silversmiths' initials is included.

Softcover with french flaps

Book condition: Very Good. Covers and pages have minor age-toning to edges. Internally clean

Dust Jacket condition: No Jacket as issued

Author: Pienke W.H.Kal

Dimensions: 12 x 17 cm

Print length: 160 Pages

Language: English

Publication date: 2005

Publisher: KIT Publishers Amsterdam

ISBN:‎ 9068321838