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Unknown Maker, Indonesian

Woman's hip wrapper (tapis)

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Indonesian

Culture

Indonesian, Kaur

Title

Woman's hip wrapper (tapis)

Year

1800s

Medium

  • cotton,
  • silk,
  • mica; plain weave,
  • ikat with embroidery and mirrorwork

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • cotton,
  • Silk,
  • mica; plain weave,
  • ikat with embroidery and mirrorwork

Materials

cotton, silk, mica (mineral)

Geography

Place Made: West Sumatra

Dimensions

Length: 133.4 cm (52 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Edgar J. Lownes Fund

Object Number

2004.53.6

Type

  • Costume

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Razzle-Dazzle
The Language of Ornament in Asian Costume and Textiles
Jun 16, 2006 – Oct 15, 2006

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Unknown Maker, Indonesian
Woman's hip wrapper (tapis), 1800s
Cotton, silk, mica; plain weave, ikat with embroidery and mirrorwork
Length: 133.4 cm (52 1/2 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2004.53.6

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