Indonesian People Costumes

The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were a period of tumultuous social change for the Batak of North Sumatra. That change was registered in their clothing and handwoven textiles. This book examines factors which inspired these people to wear Malay and European styles on a daily basis and to reserve the use of their hip- and shouldercloths for ceremonial occasions.

Embellished with incredibly sophisticated gold, silver, and silk patterning, the refined ceremonial textiles of the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra are often so complicated that even a highly skilled weaver can complete only a few centimeters in a full day at her loom. Motif patterns woven into these exquisite cloths reflect the Minangkabau adat ñ the indigenous ideology that prescribes roles for all activities and speech. In this lavishly illustrated volume, 13 contributing authors--9 of th... [Read More]

Function---HD-resolution photos, MP3 player, voice recorder, fm-radio, Bluetooth, e-book.---BT Vibration, BT dialer,BT companion, remote notification, remote photo.Name: mini Metal Flip PhoneMain screen size: 1.6 inchesBody color: black gold silver redCard slot dual card dual standbyMemory card can be expanded to 32GCamera (pixels): 8WBattery: 750 mAhBody size: 143*40*11mmFrequency band: GSM: 850/900/1800 / 1900MHzNetwork type: 2GAppearance: Flip coverWeight: 28gSupport languageEnglish, French, ... [Read More]

Textiles have long been integral to the social life and cosmology of the people of East Sumba, Indonesia. In recent decades, the Sumbanese have entered a larger world economy as their textiles have joined the commodity flow of an international "ethnic arts" market, stimulated by Indonesia's tourist trade. As Sumba's villagers respond to an immensely expanded commerce in their cloth, tensions and ironies emerge between historical and innovative forms in both cloth and lives. Using a narrative app... [Read More]

Weaving in the Batak region of North Sumatra is an ancient art practised by women, and exhibits some of the oldest design and technical features in the Indonesian archipelago. Since colonial annexation at the turn of the twentieth century, innovative Batak weavers from the Lake Toba region in northern Sumatra have successfully adapted their art to new economic and social circumstances - but at great cost. In recent decades, weaving has fallen into decline and the tradition is threatened, while a... [Read More]

Ziel dieser Publikation ist es, die Gewebe der indonesischen Insel Lombok und deren Technik Songket erstmalig zu dokumentieren. Die dort entstandenen traditionellen Textilien und Bekleidungen haben bisher wenig Aufsehen erregt, da sie eher schlicht gehalten sind und in der facettenreichen Textilwelt Indonesiens kaum in Erscheinung treten. Während zahlreicher Aufenthalte in den lokalen Weberzentren entstand eine genaue Dokumentation der Verwendung des Gürtelwebgerätes und der dort üblichen Te... [Read More]

Features: Exquisite, soft, comfortable, breathable, durable, reducing damage to the body. Advantages: Hidden zipper for style, fine lock seam, fine line, beautiful pattern, easy to clean, you will have a comfortable living place. Diy design: Many popular personalized products satisfy your need. You also can give your favorite people, and it will be the perfect gift for family and friends. Care Instructions: Fade, stain and shrink resistant. Machine wash-gentle cycle, cold water, no bleach. Plea... [Read More]

Product Information:- 60''L X 80''W (150*200cm) - Polyester & Polyester Blend- High Resolution Thermal Transfer Printing Technology. - Dyes Are Non-Toxic, No Harm to Your Pet, After Cleaning Will Not Fade. How to Care for Your cool wall tapestry? - Hand Wash / Cold Water / Hang Dry. - Do not use bleach. - Never use a drying machine. NOTE: - 1-2cm size error may occur due to manual measurement- Due to the brightness of the display and the light, there may be a slight color difference between the ... [Read More]

[Material] We used top quality printer consumables to keep fine quality.[Quality Control] We use our own equipment to make order item, we will re-make to resolve any quality problems until we think it is good enough, pictures were carefully selected, adjusted and edited, but each person's monitor has different color setting, the printing inks also have color deviation, if you are concerned about it must be 100% the same color as you saw in your monitor, please buy with caution, we promise that w... [Read More]

[Material] We used top quality printer consumables to keep fine quality.[Quality Control] We use our own equipment to make order item, we will re-make to resolve any quality problems until we think it is good enough, pictures were carefully selected, adjusted and edited, but each person's monitor has different color setting, the printing inks also have color deviation, if you are concerned about it must be 100% the same color as you saw in your monitor, please buy with caution, we promise that w... [Read More]

Wear this Halloween costume to your favorite party.

Bring out a little girl's inner super hero with this cool and realistic looking Incredibles Violet Costume. This colorful item is inspired by the hit movie The Incredibles. This Violet Halloween costume includes a black and red one-piece jumpsuit with the iconic Incredibles logo, an attached coordinating belt and a character-inspired eye mask. It comes in child girl's sizes and is made of easy-care, 100 percent polyester. Just add boots or shoes and makeup. This child Halloween costume is ideal for Halloween, school plays, character reenactments, parties, parades, family occasions and other holiday productions and

The electrical fences and advanced technology of Jurassic World didn't stop the dinosaurs from escaping and terrorizing the visitors, just like nothing is going to stop you from having the best Halloween yet when you dress in this one-piece inflatable T-Rex suit. A built-in fan will keep you cool all night, so whether you're trick or treating through Jurassic World or you're going to a fun party with your friends, you'll be comfortable! You can also don this costume to the premiere of the upcoming film; you'll look so great, people will forget all about the movie and all eyes