Slendang, Shoulder Cloth

NameCloth

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeSumatra, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumSilk

Dimensions33 1/2 × 82 1/2 in. (85.09 × 209.55 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1128

Object numberA.1995.93.1128

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionSlendang (Shoulder Cloth), Ikat Silk Panel, Shoulder Cloth A: A flat, woven cloth has a central field of elaborate floral decoration rendered via ikat dyeing. There is a rectangle of a dark red ground, flanked on either side by bands of a lighter red ground. The two ends are finished each with tumpal (triangular) motifs and a narrow band of design. Color B: Maroon red, dark cranberry red, pale yellow and violet. Technique C: Weft Ikat on Weft-faced plain weave.