Ikatto Okada korekushon: Kasuri ni miru Indoneshia no iro to katachi = Ikat Art Full of profound intenseness and

Full of profound intenseness and explorations"

It shows how our understanding of the region grew over time

These textiles are not only stunning artistic achievements but also material witnesses to centuries of global commerce and cultural exchange

from when they still identified only with their own local ethnic group or clan or community

Ikatto Okada korekushon: Kasuri ni miru Indoneshia no iro to katachi = Ikat Art Full of profound intenseness andIndonesia is known as the world's largest treasure trove of Ikat textiles. The ancient technique of ikat is still practiced and appreciated throughout the archipelago. Along with batik, ikat weaving is a major constituent of Indonesian cultural legacy. This comprehensive catalogue is for the Ikat Okada Collection: Colors and Shapes of Indonesia Seen in Ikat Kasuri Exhibitions which were held at several art museums in Japan in the late 90s. This