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Kamben Geringsing (ceremonial Cloth) (Indonesia)

This is a Kamben geringsing (ceremonial cloth). It is dated 1900–1979 and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is silk and its technique is tied resist patterning in weft (ikat) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Clara Waldeck. It is credited Gift of Clara Waldeck.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 302 x 49.5 cm (118 7/8 x 19 1/2 in.)

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Kamben Geringsing (ceremonial Cloth) (Indonesia); silk; H x W: 302 x 49.5 cm (118 7/8 x 19 1/2 in.); Gift of Clara Waldeck; 1979-90-1

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