Title
Sarong with camels and tents
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
North Coast of Java, Indonesia
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 107.2 x 88.9 cm
Accession No.
2000-05573
Collection of
The decorations on this batik sarong (tubular skirt) are in the style associated with the north coast of Java. The main field of the skirt depicts a procession, presumably to Mecca. The procession includes bearded men carrying flag bearing the words 'Flag of the Ruler of Mecca' in Malay. This skirt could have been commissioned to be worn by a Muslim, perhpas to commemorate the wearer's or his or her family member's completion of the pilgrimage to Mecca.
