Ikat textiles of timor
Auteur :
Hoopen, Peter Ten
Éditeur :
Hong Kong University Press
ISBN :
9789887471059
Date de publication :
7 janv. 2026
Dimensions :
31,0 x 23,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Hong Kong
The book shows that early Timorese ikat men’s wraps were mostly asymmetrical, overturning the long‑held belief in symmetry. Dr. ten Hoopen’s findings reveal the creativity of early weavers and highlight how past research overlooked the artistic depth of Timor’s textile traditions.