Details
CollectionSouth & Southeast Asian Collection
Object numberS0001-0022-001-0
TitleHoba (women’s hip wrap, ceremonial gift)
DescriptionThe skirt of the Nage Keo women of the Boawai district is composed of three panels. The two identical, predominantly maroon bands form a symmetrical tri-partite design with the contrasting indigo central panel. A few pinkish supplementary weft threads run transversely across from selvage to selvage in the middle and near the ends. The ikat bands feature simple jelamprang motifs reserved off-white on an indigo ground.Rare, prob early 20th century, complex design, natural dyes
Production placeIndonesia, Boawai region, Flores - C
Production period20th C, Early - C
Object categoryTextile
MaterialHomespun cotton, natural dyes
TechniqueWarp ikat, supplementary weft - C
Dimensions
L: 150 cm
W: 170 cm
W: 170 cm
