Sarong with sides sewn together, forming a rectangular tube skirt. Designs divided into three wide panels; separated by plain black stripes. Top and bottom edges of sarong are trimmed with two groupings of maroon stripes, with dark yellow dashes throughout them. Between the two groupings are dark orange and yellow triangles. Panels are dark brown and filled with rows of geometric and linear motifs; done in dark orange and yellow. Patterns in top and bottom panels are identical; middle panel has additional abstract geometric designs. Rows of black stripes throughout all panels. White tag on back.

• Specific Techniques

  Handwoven ikat textile; fibres dyed using local vegetable dyes.

• Narrative

  Purchased by the donor in the Kelimutu area, on Flores Island, in September 1989.

• History Of Use

  Used sarong, made from 3 pieces. Sarongs can be worn in several ways, as a skirt, or a dress over one shoulder, etc.

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• Type of Item sarong
• Culture Eastern Indonesian
• Material fibre, dye
• Measurements height 163.7 cm, width 59.4 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Nicholas Scott
• Received from Nicholas Scott

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• Made in Flores

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• Collection Date during 1989
• Ownership Date before July 8, 2021
• Acquisition Date on July 8, 2021

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3511/0002