Details
CollectionSouth & Southeast Asian Collection
Object numberS1967-0096-001-0
TitleLunghi (men's hip wrap) - C
DescriptionThe cloth features longitudinal bands containing chevrons in white, orange, yellow and blue on an olive-green ground. It is a common pattern found throughout Southeast Asia and the Middle East and was probably brought over by Indian merchants since the start of seafaring commerce. Compare it with the kain Aceh rosak.Unsewn lunghi, rows of V-shaped motifs in black ground
Production placeIndia, Pochampalli, Andhra Pradesh - C
Production period20th C, Mid - C
Object categoryClothing/Jewellery/Accessories, Textile
MaterialCotton, Textile, Synthetic Dye, Dye
TechniqueWeft Ikat, Ikat, Resist Dyeing, Weaving
Dimensions
L: 139 cm
W: 105 cm
W: 105 cm
