Title
Tube skirt
Creator
Year/Period
19th century
Region
Ili Api District, Lembata, East Flores Regency
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: L 154 x W 67 cm
Accession No.
1999-00438
Collection of
Luxurious indigo dye was used here to create the deep blue bands. The coloured ikat bands depict stylised manta rays, a common motif, and a creature hunted by the seafaring people of the region. Textiles made by the Lamaholot people of Lembata were used as marriage gifts. They were highly sought after, and traded to the non-weaving communities of western Alor Island.
