Kalambi

NameMan's Sleeveless Ceremonial/Ritual Jacket

CultureIban

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeSarawak Region, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumCotton

Dimensions7 3/4 × 6 5/16 in. (19.75 × 16 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.705

Object numberA.1995.93.705

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionPolychrome pilih (pilih = continuous supplementary weft weaving in Borneo); and chain-stitch embroidery; decorate an Iban man's sleeveless jacket. Color: Red, black, yellow, brown, white. Technique: continuous supplementary weft; and chain stitch embroidery.