Ikat (Bali)

ceremonial scarf: weft ikat in red with cream and indigo, central panel watered motifs contained in diamond framing, deep striped borders, fine weave.

From a Tenganan village. Used in Balinese rites of passage, these scarves can take up to five years to make and are difficult to buy from villagers.

47729 (ethnology)

T908 (textile)

B95 (Dunningham)

1975.90 (accession number)

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