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Lower body wrapper (kain sarong)


Batik
Indonesian (Javanese)
Dutch colonial rule
late 19th century
Object Place: Pekalongan, Java, Indonesia

Medium/Technique Cotton, dyes; plain-weave, hand-drawn (tulis) wax-resist dyed (batik)
Dimensions 105 x 225 cm (41 5/16 x 88 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1312
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionLong, rectangular cotton batik cloth for a man's or woman's wrapper (kain sarong) with an overall design in the central field (badan) of flowers and leaves in red, light and dark blue, tan and natural ecru on a dark blue ground and a deep panel (kepala) with scalloped edges and floral bouquets (buketan) in light and dark blue, tan and natural ecru on a red ground. There is a scalloped floral border along one side and a narrow, straight floral border along the other side. The ends have been sewn together to form a tube.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; gift of Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA on May 4, 1911