Details
CollectionSouth & Southeast Asian Collection
Object numberS0001-0023-001-0
TitleSelendang pelangi (‘rainbow’ shoulder wrap)
DescriptionThis shoulder wrap is reminiscent of the patola in design layout though much smaller in scale. The centre-field is patterned with various geometric repeats bordered by transverse bands of alternating plant and triangular motifs. The cloth is edged all round by a line of zigzags and triangles.Rare and fragile, prob early 20th C
Production placeMalaysia
Production periodprobably early 20th C - C
Object categoryTextile
MaterialPelangi (tie-dye) on silk
TechniqueTie-dye
Dimensions
L: 162 cm
W: 76.8 cm
W: 76.8 cm