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Tapis (skirt) (Indonesia), late 19th century

This is a Tapis (skirt). It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk and cotton embroidery on silk foundation and its technique is warp-faced plain weave with tied resist patterning in warp (ikat); discontinuous supplementary weft patterning (brocade); and embroidery in split and surface satin stitches. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Charles F. Iklé. It is credited Gift of Charles Iklé.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 137.2 x 118.1 cm (54 x 46 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Tapis (skirt) (Indonesia), late 19th century; silk and cotton embroidery on silk foundation; H x W: 137.2 x 118.1 cm (54 x 46 1/2 in.); Gift of Charles Iklé; 1976-112-3

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