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Plaited Arts from the Borneo Rainforest (Nias Studies on Asian Topics) Hardcover – May 31, 2012

by Bernard Sellato (Editor)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
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Plaited Arts from the Borneo Rainforest is the first comprehensive work of its kind and size. It promotes a “contextual” approach, combining not just botanical and technical, but also economic, social, and ritual elements. In short, the book focuses on how the people of Borneo rely on the plaited arts in their daily lives.

The twenty-one contributors are the world’s leading experts on the subject, scholars and artisans who live in Borneo or have spent many years there and have become deeply involved, on a personal and emotional level, with the people of the island and their cultures. They hail from ten different nations, including Malaysia and Indonesia, and from Borneo itself: Sarawak, Sabah, and Kalimantan.

The work relies on firsthand experience in the field as it documents the variety and complexity of basketry. It is organized into twelve parts that discuss the ethnobotanical and technical aspects of basketry in Borneo, the “cultural region” in detail, mat styles and other specific basketry forms, changes in basketry, the current market, and the future of Borneo’s basketry. An essay on style and identity is followed by an abundantly illustrated appendix that surveys the relation between the tropical environment and material culture. Finally, a selection of revised texts published by pioneer authors describe Borneo basketry during the decade before World War II.

Contributors: Marieanne Davy Ball, Jean-François Bléhaut, Hanne Christensen, Pascal Couderc, Susi Dunsmore, Roy W. Hamilton, Arne Martin Klausen, Arnoud H. Klokke, Martin Lenjau, Robin Fedilis Lojiwin, Valerie Mashman, Heidi Munan, Patricia Nayoi, Mering Ngo, Janet Rata Noel, Patricia Regis, Diana Rose, Bernard Sellato, Martua T. Sirait, Dianne M. Tillotson.

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    552 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    University of Hawaii Press
  4. Publication date
    May 31, 2012
  5. Dimensions
    9.5 x 1.8 x 12.7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0824836197
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0824836191
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Hawaii Press (May 31, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 552 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0824836197
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0824836191
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.9 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 1.8 x 12.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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Mark Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Borneo Art Publication
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2016
Everything you want to know about the plaited arts of Borneo Island. Well researched with good images. A must have for Borneo art fanatics!
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James I. Cole
4.0 out of 5 stars Astonishing Scope For Humble Art Form
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2014
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Hardcover, Embossed Cloth Boards with Photographic DJ, 13" x 9.75", 534 Pages, 1,250 color photos ( including many featuring Borneo people) , many detailed drawings, 3 very well executed maps, Authors' Biographies, Detailed Bibliography. Published by The Lontar Foundation, Jakarta, Indonesia and The University Of University Press, 2012.

This is a massive and ambitious publication addressing the fiber arts of Borneo. Every conceivable manifestation of Borneo plaited art is covered in this beautiful book, including mats, baskets, baby carriers, hats, clothing, adornments, bags, decorations, architectural elements, shields, and tourist items. Hundreds of different design motifs are highlighted, and the many field photos put everything into utilitarian context.
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baffrey anne
4.0 out of 5 stars superbe travail !
Reviewed in France on December 30, 2013
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livre très riche qu'il faut prendre le temps de découvrir.Il y en a pour satisfaire tous les niveaux de curiosité sur ce thème.
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bugaud
2.0 out of 5 stars Damaged cover
Reviewed in France on February 24, 2013
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coin écorné au cours du transport
emballage insuffisant
dommage tout le reste est parfait
en temps, en heure,
rien de plus à ajouter
no further comment
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