This ikat was handmade on the island of Sumba in Indonesia during the middle of the 20th century.
Ikat is a warp-resist dyeing technique similar to "tie-dyeing". It is a narrative textile that was likely intended for a wedding. It features various scenes of what appears to be a bride and groom arm in arm as well as on horseback and an animal being prepared for a feast. In a very large and unusual format with a palette of ivory, black, yellow, and blue.
In good condition with some holes and light staining (as pictured)
Size: 1'8" x 20' [51 cm x 610 cm]
Age: Midcentury
Origin: Indonesia
Type of Textile: Ikat
Material: Cotton
Pile Height: N/A
Condition: Very Good
TX397
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