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Indonesian Javanese, central Java

Sarong, 1800s

Description

Maker

Culture

Indonesian

Title

Sarong

Year

1800s

Medium

Cotton; plain weave, wax-resist-dyed

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions

Length: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 inches)

Place

central Java

Type

Credit

Bequest of Isaac C. Bates

Object Number

13.097

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Tradition and Innovation

June 15 - October 7, 2001

This kain panjang displays the tumpal (confronted triangles) kepala modeled on a design found in textiles imported from India. For decades this was the most popular style of kepala in Javanese batik. In the badan (field), are two repeating motifs: a small medallion and a larger animal form, based on the mythical
serpent-like Naga.

Each of the design elements in this cloth has been applied with a separate cap. Look carefully to see the outlines of the blocks that were used to print the design for the borders around the kepala.

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