Ikat Hinggi from Sumba

Size:

100 x 260cm

Age/Period:

Middle of 20th century

Material:

Cotton

Structure:

Warp Ikat, stitched together from two pieces

Condition:

Very good

Description:

Ikat Hinggi from Sumba, Indonesia

Sumba ikats are made from cotton yarn, traditionally dyed by local plants (Kombu Indigo) and minerals. In the summer, after harvesting, women begin to weave, and one piece of fabric can take one year.

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