Sarong
19th century (made)
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Sarong of cotton with designs drawn by hand and wax-resist dyed (batik) in brown and blue. Tubular. The main field has a pattern of curving branches bearing large and small leaves, flowers and fruits. The broad vertical band (kapala) at one side, has a double row of wedges (tumpals) and small flowerets. The narrower band between the field and each of the wedges has a design of birds and scrolling leafy stems.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wax-resist dyed cotton |
| Brief description | Sarong of wax-resist dyed cotton, Java, 19th century |
| Physical description | Sarong of cotton with designs drawn by hand and wax-resist dyed (batik) in brown and blue. Tubular. The main field has a pattern of curving branches bearing large and small leaves, flowers and fruits. The broad vertical band (kapala) at one side, has a double row of wedges (tumpals) and small flowerets. The narrower band between the field and each of the wedges has a design of birds and scrolling leafy stems. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh |
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| Accession number | IM.8-1928 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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