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2003.69.45.1

Deep maroon coloured sarong with small chequed pattern created by overlapping narrow green, white and blue stripes.

2003.69.45.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Deep maroon coloured sarong with small chequed pattern created by overlapping narrow green, white and blue stripes.
Long description
The ends of the length of textile have been stitched together to form a tube of cloth. The first metallic gold coloured label is rectangular and is printed in black with an image of a man with two heads and the words 'orang kepala dua [translates as two headed man]. Ditanggung Tidak Luntur. Daft. 53410 & 109025. Tenunan Indonesia Asli'. The second small metallic gold paper label is round and is printed in red and black with 'suba jaya. Kwalitet. Istimewar [translates as 'Special Quality']. Orang Kepala Dua.' The printed label repeats the motif of the man with two heads, the text however is not clear. This sarong was purchased packaged in a clear plastic bag - see 2003.69.45 .2. With two metallic gold coloured paper labels adhered to one side and a printed label in blue ink. [JP 4/4/2003]
Geographical reference
Indonesia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Indonesia
Java
Cultural groups
Javanese
Person
Field collector George Wood
Field collector Felicity Wood
PRM source George Wood
PRM source Felicity Wood
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1980
Date collected
1980
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Cotton Textile Plant, Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Process Woven, Process Stitched, Process Printed
Dimensions
Length x Width 1030 x 1300 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.69.45.1 Other numbers: J8

Search terms: Clothing Textile, Writing, Textile, Body Cloth, Inscription

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