DepartmentTextiles-Asia
sarong
NameSkirt
CultureBelu (Tetum)
Datec. 1900
Place madeTimor (formerly), Timor (formerly), Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
Mediumcotton
DimensionsOverall: 82 x 22 in. (208.28 x 55.88 cm)
Credit LineGift of Diane &Sandy Besser
Object numberFA.2006.70.12
DescriptionDeep rust colored sarong with black stripes. Decorated with pinkish, orange, yellow, cream colored thread in the shape of animal forms. Both double sides and half figures.
Early to mid-20th century
Early to mid-20th century
Mid-20th century
1920-1940
Early 20th century