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Javanese

Man's turban, 1800s

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Javanese

Title

Man's turban

Year

1800s

Medium

Cotton

Materials/Techniques

Materials

cotton

Techniques

plain weave,
batik

Dimensions

Length: 35.6 cm (14 inches)

Type

Credit

Museum Collection

Object Number

S82.233

Exhibition History

Tradition and Innovation

June 15 - October 7, 2001

Hats or caps made of batik patterned and solid indigo cloth were an important article of men's apparel. The hats are often made of an iket kepala, or headcloth, pleated up and stitched into shape on a base of the indigo dyed cloth. The batik patterned textiles in both of these hats display traditional Central Javanese motifs and colors.

Indonesian Textiles

March 7 - May 18, 1997

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