Textile
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker | |
Place of origin |
Textile of cotton batik. Dyed using the wax-resist process. The field is patterned with a closely-packed repeated and stylised floral design (semen) in red and black on a blue ground. The border ornament is of a blue undulating stem with red flowers on a cream and natural ground. On either side of this border is another ornament, resembling the swastika (bandji). In each of the corners is a cream square decorated with a blue and red rosette-type motif. Surrounding this is a blue band patterned with geometric designs. Around the whole head-cloth is an imitation fringe.
Object details
Category | |
Object type | |
Materials and techniques | Cotton batik |
Brief description | Textile of cotton batik, Java, 19th century |
Physical description | Textile of cotton batik. Dyed using the wax-resist process. The field is patterned with a closely-packed repeated and stylised floral design (semen) in red and black on a blue ground. The border ornament is of a blue undulating stem with red flowers on a cream and natural ground. On either side of this border is another ornament, resembling the swastika (bandji). In each of the corners is a cream square decorated with a blue and red rosette-type motif. Surrounding this is a blue band patterned with geometric designs. Around the whole head-cloth is an imitation fringe. |
Dimensions |
|
Credit line | Given by Lady Elton |
Collection | |
Accession number | IS.244-1961 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
Record created | June 25, 2009 |
Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest