WAYANG BATIK – “The Blue Theatre of Spirits”
Central Java or India (Javanese influence), ca. 1940–1960
✧ Artistic Description:
This majestic square textile in deep indigo blue evokes the ancient scenes of wayang kulit, the shadow puppet theatre of Southeast Asia. Framed by an intricate floral border, the composition features four stylized characters from the wayang pantheon, rendered in bone-white silhouettes dancing upon the blue background. At the center blossoms an eight-petaled flower — a sacred mandala-like figure representing harmony, balance, and spiritual awakening.
The batik technique used here demonstrates exceptional mastery of wax-resist drawing, consistent with the traditional schools of Java and Bengal.The high-contrast interplay between the ivory designs and the indigo ground evokes a mystical presence, as though these spirits have stepped from behind the curtain to appear on a celestial stage.
Dimensions: 88 x 88 cm
Weight: 88 g
Material: Fine dyed cotton
Technique: Traditional batik with hot wax resist and indigo dye on natural cotton
Condition: Good. The piece has three small, skillfully executed restorations (between 3 and 4 cm) that do not detract from the visual harmony or artistic value.
✧ Provenance:
Private Collection of the AStücke Family. The piece comes from a textile collection collected between 1920 and 1970, preserved in family trunks from Southeast Asia. Its technique, iconography, and dimensions match ceremonial textiles used as decorative mantles, theater backdrops, and ritual scarves at traditional weddings.
Note: Similar textiles can be found in collections such as the Tropenmuseum (Netherlands) and the Museum Tekstil (Indonesia) and are increasingly sought after by collectors and curators for their rarity and cultural symbolism.
SKU: 3642153761351193
COD: BWYA88-351193
VINTAGE BATIK WAYANG KULIT FROM CENTRAL JAVA – INDIA - ca. 1940-1960.
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