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Malaysian, Kelantan, probably

Sarong, 1800s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Malaysian

Title

Sarong

Year

1800s

Medium

Silk, metallic-wrapped yarns; twill weave, weft ikat, supplementary weft patterning

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk,
  • Metallic-wrapped yarn

Techniques

  • twill weave,
  • zone-dyeing,
  • weft ikat

Dimensions

Length: 90.2 cm (35 1/2 inches) (top to bottom)

Place

Kelantan, probably

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

55.497.1

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Bandhani to Batik

June 3 - October 16, 2005

Court & Country

July 12 - October 29, 2000

Use

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