Malay Manuscripts: A Guide to Paper and Watermarks. The Collected Works of Russell Jones (1972–2015)
Channel: SOAS University of London
Date: 2021-11-02

Malay Manuscripts: A Guide to Paper and Watermarks. The Collected Works of Russell Jones (1972–2015) was recorded on 27th October 2021 with speaker Dr Farouk Yahya (SOAS) and chair Dr Ben Murtagh (SOAS). Find out more at: https://www.soas.ac.uk/cseas/events/27oct2021-malay-manuscripts-a-guide-to-paper-and-watermarks-the-collected-works-of-russell-jones-197.html

This special issue of the SOAS-based journal Indonesia and the Malay World gathers together the key works of the late Dr Russell Jones (1926–2019) on the paper used for copying Malay manuscripts and their watermarks. A pioneer in the field of Malay codicology, Dr Jones’ groundbreaking work transformed the way in which they were viewed and approached, and remain of fundamental importance today. Research on paper and watermarks can not only help us understand the development of the Malay manuscript tradition, but may also provide insights into the economic and social history of Southeast Asia. Guest edited by Dr Farouk Yahya, this special issue is a tribute to one of the founders of this journal, for his contribution and tireless efforts in this important field.