SUMBAWA, INDONESIA
supplementary weft weave. Constructed of two woven panels, joined and seamed to form a tube. The large central field is decorated with weft ikat in gold thread with a design of birds and ships. This is in the Bugis or Makassar style of South Sulawesi, which became the dominant royal style in Sumbawa
125.0 x 84.0 cm
Estimate:
$500 - $1,000
Sold:
$2,880 (inc. BP)
lot details
Tube Sarong In Cotton Plaid (Tembe)
SUMBAWA, INDONESIA
supplementary weft weave. Constructed of two woven panels, joined and seamed to form a tube. The large central field is decorated with weft ikat in gold thread with a design of birds and ships. This is in the Bugis or Makassar style of South Sulawesi, which became the dominant royal style in Sumbawa
125.0 x 84.0 cm
This, and the other Sumbawa cloths collected by Friend, originate from one of the two main court centres on the island of Sumbawa: Bima (Mbojo) and Sumbawa (Semawa). They were probably produced for people associated with the court to be worn on special occasions.