Decorative arts of Sumba

“Within the impressive artistic traditions of Indonesia, the decorative arts of Sumba form a distinctive group.
The magnificent ikats are especially famous, which combine a rich colour scheme with spectacular designs based on human, animal and plant motifs.

The island’s wide range of other crafts is also of considerable interest, and includes jewellery, beadwork and carving. Some of the finest examples of Sumbanese decorative arts in general, and textile traditions in particular, are collected in this book.”