DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Ikek pinggang

NameMan's ceremonial waist sash

CultureMinangkabau

Date19th century

Place madeSumatra, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumSilk, cotton, metal

DimensionsOverall: 119 7/8 x 7 11/16 in. (304.5 x 19.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Janis and William Wetsman

Object numberA.2011.32.1

DescriptionA very long maroon, black, white and tan densely patterned and finely woven man's sash with long end fringe and crosswise bands decorated with small geometric forms. Weft brocade geometric pattern bands repeat overall, 2/3 of the textile with every third band having a metallic thread interspersed on a pinkish tan ground with silk hook forms in very dark blue, maroon and gold. The red and white primary bands vary in the geometrics, most with diamond variations. Narrow black with white ticked bands between.