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1966

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Loin Cloth Or Kain Kebat (ritual Skirt) (Indonesia)

This is a Loin cloth or kain kebat (ritual skirt). It is dated 1900–1966 and we acquired it in 1966. Its medium is cotton and its technique is tied resist patterning in warp (ikat) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alice W. Macdonald.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 100 x 47 cm (39 3/8 x 18 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Loin Cloth Or Kain Kebat (ritual Skirt) (Indonesia); cotton; H x W: 100 x 47 cm (39 3/8 x 18 1/2 in.); 1966-17-4

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