Sarong
20th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Woman's sarong made of plain weave cotton with a brocaded and supplementary weft. The cloth is sewn up one side to form a tube. The central panel is red with narrow blue horizontal stripes. This is bordered on both sides by bands of geometric motifs in yellow and red brocading. The outer borders, sewn on separately, are indigo dyed blue cotton with designs of stylised fish and geometric patterns.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brocaded cotton |
| Brief description | Woman's sarong made of brocaded cotton, made in Sonok, Central Timor, 20th century |
| Physical description | Woman's sarong made of plain weave cotton with a brocaded and supplementary weft. The cloth is sewn up one side to form a tube. The central panel is red with narrow blue horizontal stripes. This is bordered on both sides by bands of geometric motifs in yellow and red brocading. The outer borders, sewn on separately, are indigo dyed blue cotton with designs of stylised fish and geometric patterns. |
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| Production | Made in Sonok village in Ayotopas township. |
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| Accession number | IS.36-1991 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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