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Unremembered

Written by Melissa Sunjaya
Illustrated by Melissa Sunjaya
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This artwork depicts the overlooked historical narrative of noble female warriors in Java, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. At the end of the Javanese wars, numerous artefacts of these female knights were discovered, complete with warrior uniforms and artillery equipment such as spears, firearms, swords, and daggers. They were highly skilled in horseback riding, combat, and even military strategy. Melissa stumbled upon this narrative while reading the book ‘Perempuan-perempuan Perkasa’ by Peter Carey and Vincent Houben—a dense and essential resource for her creative exploration.

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This illustration is available in Mantilla Scarf – a square scarf worn over the head and shoulders.

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Ragam Ni Si Marian

Ragam Ni Si Marian

The novel ‘Ragam Ni Si Marian’, written by Kartini Sjahrir, based on research conducted in the Netherlands and Indonesia, is a work of fiction interwoven with social, political, economic, and inter...

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Roekmini van Jepara

Roekmini van Jepara

Roekmini (1880-1951), the younger sister of the renowned Kartini from Jepara. Roekmini was a Javanese heroine who championed women’s rights through her work in wood carving and education. During he...

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