IKAT SUMBA HINGGI DOBLE, HAND SPUN, KAMBERA SUMBA EASTERN, INDONESIA (1900-1920).
The ikat is duplo, two fabrics sewn together, it is spun in natural cotton, dyed with natural dyes and with the warp ikat technique. With golden brown color seen in the horses and in the inner bands of non-figurative motifs, a great vivid beauty woven with a wide range of bright colors that intertwine in an overall image especially with the different shades of the violet-tinted background brown-wine. Of note is the border of the motifs in red and the way the blurred contours of the images, typical of ancient Sumba ikat, give the image dynamic movement. The central branching motif found in older fabrics, the bands of geometric design flanking it are derived from commercial patola fabrics.
The condition is perfect, without stains, holes or breaks of any kind. The colors are fresh and vivid, especially the light watermelon red, it is made of exceptionally fine and tightly woven hand-spun cotton, creating a fine but dense fabric with a heavy drape, a stiff, stretchy feel and an extremely sandy texture light.
MEASUREMENTS: 276 X 150 cm
(250cm plus 13cm fringes at each end high and wide 150cm)
WEIGHT: 1051 Kg.
SKU: 3642153761351136
Ikat Hinggi Doble, hand spun, kambera sumba eastern, indonesia (1900-1920)
The condition for its age is very good thanks to careful conservation. Please look at the photos for a better assessment of the condition as they are part of the descriptions.
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• For national shipments:
Preparation within 2 business days after completion of purchase and receipt of payment, delivered by DHL Express or Swisspost with track and trace to the destination address provided by the buyer.
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