Hand-painted batik textile from Java, Indonesia, made during the mid-century.   This textile is an ikat kepala, or men's head wrapper or cloth, which can be folded in infinitely complex ways. Batik is a wax-resist technique, in this instance, used to draw tiny floral and animal motifs around a large plain diamond, known as tengahan. The color palette is composed of browns, camels, and blacks.   In excellent condition, signs of wear consistent with age. Cotton twill with a very light handle.

Mid Century Indonesian Batik - 3'5 x 3'5

Regular price $175.00 Sale

Hand-painted batik textile from Java, Indonesia, made during the mid-century. 

This textile is an ikat kepala, or men's head wrapper or cloth, which can be folded in infinitely complex ways. Batik is a wax-resist technique, in this instance, used to draw tiny floral and animal motifs around a large plain diamond, known as tengahan. The color palette is composed of browns, camels, and blacks. 

In excellent condition, signs of wear consistent with age. Cotton twill with a very light handle. 

 

Size: 3'5" x 3'5" - 104cm x 104cm

Age: Mid Century

Country of Origin: Java, Indonesia

Type of Textile: Ikat Kepala (Men's Batik Head Cloth)

Material: 100% Cotton

Pile Height: Flatwoven

Condition: Excellent

 

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