Sarong
Item number 3511/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
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.
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.
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.
Item History
- Made in Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
- Collected during 1989
- Owned by Nicholas Scott before July 8, 2021
- Received from Nicholas Scott (Donor) on July 8, 2021
What
- Name
- Sarong
- Identification Number
- 3511/2
- Type of Item
- sarong
- Material
- fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 163.7 cm, width 59.4 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Indonesian
- Previous Owner
- Nicholas Scott
- Received from
- Nicholas Scott (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- during 1989
- Ownership Date
- before July 8, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on July 8, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3511/0002
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