Walk in Splendor: Ceremonial Dress and the Minangkabau

by Anne Summerfield

Embellished with incredibly sophisticated gold, silver, and silk patterning, the refined ceremonial textiles of the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra are often so complicated that even a highly skilled weaver can complete only a few centimeters in a full day at her loom. Motif patterns woven into these exquisite cloths reflect the Minangkabau adat - the indigenous ideology that prescribes roles for all activities and speech. In this illustrated volume, 13 contributing authors - 9 of them Minangkabau - consider ceremonial dress, motifs, fibers, patterning techniques, traditional architecture, ceremonies, jewelry, music, dance, literature, and historiography.

362 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1999

Reviews

[Novi Maizir · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a great book. As a Minang, I'm very proud to be able to read this book and add my knowledge about Minang, my own heritage. For example, I finally know the meaning of traditional motifs.
This full-colored book contains information about the history of Minangkabau, Ceremonial, Textiles, Art & Craft of Minangkabau.