Unknown Maker, Indonesian

Sarong

Maker

Unknown Maker, Indonesian

Culture

Indonesian, Javanese

Title

Sarong

Year

1800s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

cotton

Geography

Place Made: central Java

Dimensions

Length: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Isaac C. Bates

Object Number

13.097

Type

Exhibition History

Tradition and Innovation
Batik Textiles from Java
Jun 15, 2001 – Oct 07, 2001

Label copy

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.

Textile Panorama
Ancient and Modern
Feb 12, 1947 – Mar 30, 1947

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Indonesian
Sarong, 1800s
Cotton; plain weave, wax-resist-dyed
Length: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Isaac C. Bates 13.097

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