Title
Ikat textile
Year/Period
2007
Region
Savu, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesian Archipelago
Material
Technique
Dimension
Gross measurement: 161.6 x 58.8 cm
Accession No.
2008-01574
Collection of
The name of the motif is derived from patterns on Indian trade cloths which were given to local rulers during colonial times. These patterns were restricted to ruler's families in the past but it is now used by weavers whenever she wishes to and is able to weave it.
