DepartmentTextiles-Asia
Sapu Lu'e (man's ceremonial cloth / tube skirt)
NameMan's ceremonial cloth / sarong
Maker
Gradus Kede
CultureNgada
Date1942
Place madeHea Wea, Flores, Indonesia, South East Asia, Asia
MediumHandspun cotton, indigo and other natural dyes
Dimensions48 length × 68 in. circumference
Credit LineGift of Melinne Owen and Paul T. Giguere
Object numberA.2022.66.2
Collections
Provenancepurchased by the donor from the women’s cooperative Threads of Life during a 2020 Covid benefit sale
DescriptionTube skirt of dark indigo created from 2 panels sewn horizontally. There are subtle single tan threads and ikat patterns in the weave. Side seam and one end are stitched with tan and natural threads. Other end is the fabric selvedge.
c. 1865
Early 20th century
20th century