Details
CollectionSouth & Southeast Asian Collection
Object numberS1965-0004-001-0
TitleSelendang, known as kain limar (worn as shoulder or head wrap or sash) - C
DescriptionDyed in vegetable extracts, this luxuriant fabric is similar to patola as well as the Palembang weft ikats. The lime-green ground in the centre-field contrasts vividly with the deep red ground in the transverse borders.Rare, finely patterned, silk weft ikat from Malaysia, early 20th century, fragileSelandang, know as kain limar - worn as shoulder or head wrap or sash. A rare, finely patterned, silk weft from Malaysia.
Production placeMalaysia, Kelantan - C
Production period20th C, Early - C
Object categoryTextile
MaterialSilk - C
TechniqueWeft ikat - C
Dimensions
L: 220 cm
W: 77.5 cm
W: 77.5 cm
