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Ikat coffin cover or skirt 

Origin: Roti island, Indonesia, c. 1900 

Technique: Handspun cotton, natural dyes, warp ikat 

Notes: This piece consists of two panels joined together along the selvedge. It was  ...
Ikat coffin cover or skirt 

Origin: Roti island, Indonesia, c. 1900 

Technique: Handspun cotton, natural dyes, warp ikat 

Notes: This piece consists of two panels joined together along the selvedge. It was  ...
Ikat coffin cover or skirt 

Origin: Roti island, Indonesia, c. 1900 

Technique: Handspun cotton, natural dyes, warp ikat 

Notes: This piece consists of two panels joined together along the selvedge. It was  ...
Ikat coffin cover or skirt 

Origin: Roti island, Indonesia, c. 1900 

Technique: Handspun cotton, natural dyes, warp ikat 

Notes: This piece consists of two panels joined together along the selvedge. It was  ...
Ikat coffin cover or skirt 

Origin: Roti island, Indonesia, c. 1900 

Technique: Handspun cotton, natural dyes, warp ikat 

Notes: This piece consists of two panels joined together along the selvedge. It was  ...
Ikat coffin cover or skirt 

Origin: Roti island, Indonesia, c. 1900 

Technique: Handspun cotton, natural dyes, warp ikat 

Notes: This piece consists of two panels joined together along the selvedge. It was  ...
Ikat coffin cover or skirt 

Origin: Roti island, Indonesia, c. 1900 

Technique: Handspun cotton, natural dyes, warp ikat 

Notes: This piece consists of two panels joined together along the selvedge. It was  ...
Ikat coffin cover or skirt

Origin: Roti island, Indonesia, c. 1900

Technique: Handspun cotton, natural dyes, warp ikat

Notes: This piece consists of two panels joined together along the selvedge. It was found as one of a pair. It could be a tubeskirt that has been unstitched. On the other hand, it is also believed to have been a coffin cover, due to the thicker handspun yarn and uncommon design format of plain black bands and rows of x motifs across the centrefield. In person, the piece has a sombre character.

Condition: Excellent, no stains, holes or tears. The handspun cotton has a firm, slightly stiff hand and is sandy to the touch. The colours have darkened over the years and are rich and soft.

Dimensions: 128 x 88 cm









price:  On request