Batiken von Fürstenhöfen und Sultanspalästen aus Java und Sumatra : Sammlung Rudolf G. Smend
Entry/Object ID
NK9503.2.I52.J38
Description
A selection of Smend's considerable collection of Indonesian batiks is depicted in 71 color plates. The catalogue contains informal essays on Smend and collecting and a short essay on the batiks of Java. Historical photos are included showing Indonesians wearing these remarkable fabrics.
Context
Published in conjunction with the exhibition held at the Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum Köln from June 22nd to October 8th, 2000.