Javanese Batik Designs From Metal Stamps

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Albert Buell Lewis

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

History of Art & Design Styles; Textile artworks; History of fashion; Needlework & fabric crafts

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""Javanese Batik Designs From Metal Stamps"" is a detailed visual survey and scholarly examination of the intricate patterns used in traditional Indonesian textile art. Focusing specifically on the cap-the hand-carved copper stamp used to apply wax during the batik process-this work captures the sophisticated geometric and floral motifs that define Javanese culture.

The work serves as an essential reference for designers, artists, and historians interested in the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and technical application. Through a series of plates and descriptive analysis, Albert Buell Lewis provides insight into the technical execution and aesthetic variety of these traditional designs. From the rhythmic repetition of geometric patterns to the delicate flora and fauna depictions, the collection showcases the artistic diversity found in the batik industry of the early 20th century. This volume highlights the artistic excellence of Javanese artisans and remains a valuable resource for anyone studying textile history, ethnic design, or the evolution of printmaking techniques in Southeast Asia.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Albert Buell Lewis
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 2mm
Weight: 64g
ISBN: 9781025753423
ISBN 10: 1025753429
Pages: 34
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active