Title
Skirtcloth
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Lasem, North Java
Dimension
Object size: L 250.0 x W 105.7
Accession No.
1997-04159
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
The centrefield of the ‘kain lepas’ (‘skirtcloth’) features stylised birds and floral motifs, while the end panels are decorated with triangular ornamentation. Unlike a sarong, skirtcloths were not joined at the ends. It was wrapped around the waist, with the excess cloth folded into a pleat at the front.
