{"title":"Antique Toraja Textiles","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFeaturing a collection of Antique Indian Trade Textile Fragments found in Toraja\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e(ALSO includes Saritas \u0026amp; other locally made textile fragments)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveauctioneers.com\/catalog\/331332_wovensouls-antique-indian-textiles-frm-toraja\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 71, 147);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIEW THE WOVENSOULS TALK ON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 47, 136);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 47, 136);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/pages\/wovensouls-talk-culture-art-of-toraja-antique-indian-textiles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE USE OF TEXTILES IN THE CEREMONIES OF TORAJA HERE: LINK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2057_wall_display_copy.jpg?v=1776561952\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*illustrative example not to size\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eREAD ABOUT THE SERENDIPITOUS FIND OF THESE FRAGMENTS \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.org\/2025\/04\/11\/story-in-a-fragment\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eon this LINK \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more knowledge on this category of textiles see also the Article on HALI on this Link here:\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hali.com\/news\/traded-treasures-indian-textiles-global-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e LINK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e**\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-toraja-sarita-ceremonial-textile","title":"880 SOLD Vintage Toraja Sarita  - wax resist dyed ceremonial textile art banner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Ceremonial \"Sarita\" Cloth Banner from Toraja.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt created by wax resit dyeing on cotton base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be 30-50 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese beautiful banners serve a variety of ritual \/ ceremonial purposes and are integrated into the lives of the people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaritas may be used to unite a circle of 8 women by draping it over their shoulders during a ceremony. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 640cm in length without the end fringes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29847540227,"sku":"880","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/880-SOLD-Vintage-Toraja-Sarita----wax-resist-dyed-ceremonial-textile-art-banner-WOVENSOULS-1687372720932.jpg?v=1776477588"},{"product_id":"1891-stunning-antique-toraja-tau-tau-heirloom-necklace","title":"1891 SOLD Stunning Antique Toraja  Ornament with Figures","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(149, 148, 148);\"\u003eAntique Tau Tau Necklace from Toraja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare. Collectible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix beautiful handcrafted bone figures. Could be worn as a necklace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith TauTau-like figures that are used in ceremonies to honor ancestors. Tau tau are usually 4 feet tall. The small ornaments  in this listing replicate the large ritual Tau Tau figures and are worn by priests. Also worn sometimes by male dancers who are specially invited to traditional ceremonies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the two central pieces with crowns are different from the others in two aspects: first the headdress is different and second their feet are different. The feet of the other figures appear to be pegs that have to be placed into something - while the two central figures have feet-like shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s or before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: The tallest figure is 9 cm in height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29847674883,"sku":"1891","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1891OldTorajaTauTauNecklace04.jpg?v=1714783791"},{"product_id":"antique-toraja-todaja-sarita-ceremonial-banner-textile-wax-resist-dyed","title":"879 SOLD - Antique Toraja Sarita Wax-Resist Dye Ceremonial Banner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique wax-resit dyed ceremonial banner or Sarita from Toraja\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nature of the motifs suggest that this was used by a noble \/ royal household\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888119619,"sku":"879","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/879-sold-antique-toraja-sarita-wax-resist-dye-ceremonial-banner.jpg?v=1633063001"},{"product_id":"antique-toraja-ceremonial-mawa-batik-textile","title":"1089 Sold - Antique Sacred Cloth Maa \/ Mawa Batik Textile Toraja - SOLD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand dyed scared cloth from Toraja Toradja called maa' or mawa'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the Toradja, their sacred cloths all called maa' or mawa' were made from divinely given yarns. They were prized ritual accouterments used in a number of ways. The designs include the buffalo and other animals that symbolised wealth. The pictorial aspects of Toraja textiles are unmatched in the textile arts of Indonesia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeremonial motifs include\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Buffalo \/ Phoenix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ships or is it a casket?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Family life - Men, women \u0026amp; children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Shaman with ritual objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Hunting Scene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Cockfights \u0026amp; Bullfights or Boar fights?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost motifs are stamped but the edge \/ border ends might be hand drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the regular curvilinear Vines along 3 of the borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eí«í_The reverse is blank completely as is the case in Batik.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandspun cotton, handwoven cloth. Blueish tinge allover the textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35inches x 78inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent example for scholarly textile studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33714646862,"sku":"1089","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1089-sold-antique-sacred-cloth-maa-mawa-batik-textile-toraja-sold.jpg?v=1633068013"},{"product_id":"wovensouls-ceremonial-cloth-heirloom-textile-wayang-row-of-female-musicians-kain-maa-toraja","title":"1641 SOLD Large Gujarat Ceremonial Cloth with a Row of Female Musicians","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge complete panel depicting a procession of women musicians with their musical instrument (most likely the Tanpura).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlock printed with a fabulous teal \u0026amp; red print on a beige background. Double-sided - so when flipped over we see the same depiction with the women facing the other direction. Not easy to make out which is the correct side of the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll old examples of a similar type have been described as trade cloths traded out of Gujarat to Toraja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMY NOTES ON 1641\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe character of the women is similar to those seen in the various arts of Gujarat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirstly, Jain paintings usually show the side-face or the profile in a unique way - the eye that is not seen is depicted as a protruding element. This feature is seen in this painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, the crown is typical of Radha Rani but the musical instrument suggests Mirabai, both associated with Krishna - the most popular god among Hindus in Gujarat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn appears to be hand-spun with slubs and uneven character. [See last two photos]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile is similar to the 'Ceremonial Cloth and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians' at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ceremonial_Cloth_and_Heirloom_Textile_with_Row_of_Female_Musicians_LACMA_M.2005.10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLACMA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWovensouls Asset 1641 has the following unique features to suggest that it is neither a reproduction nor a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003ea) the detail in the earrings of the women: In the wovensouls cloth, there appears to be a swan \/ peacock (rotated to be facing upwards) and a fish, whereas in the LACMA one there is a swan \/ peacock upright.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eb) the pointed curved toe-ring in our textile is very different from the one at LACMA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003ec) The rounded cheeks, lips, chin, double-chin and eyes are well-defined and beautiful whereas the features of the same in the LACMA cloth are overshadowed by the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e d) The hair ornaments worn by the women on the wovensouls cloth is well-developed and beautiful compared to the others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003ee) The LACMA textile has more micro-details in the petals of the flowers on the skirt. The details on the tanpura are beautiful on the LACMA textile whereas on 1641 they are not well-developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe LACMA textile is stated to be over 3 centuries old but 1641 is estimated to be much younger from the 1900s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 1641 is a block printed cloth, these unique features do not come about simply upon creative 'in-the-moment' whims - the block would have to be created with deliberation according to a plan. Had it been a copy, there would have been an attempt to increase the likeness rather than a deliberate attempt to develop its own identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssuming that these are ceremonial cloths, there should be ceremonies associated with these cloths. And ceremonies that are followed by a community would have been practiced over generations and the practice would span decades. And therefore, the supporting materials - such as these textiles - would continue to be in demand and continue to be produced - not just five of six times in the history of mankind, but dozens of times if not hundreds of times over decades and centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd so, my conclusion is that 1641 is a younger remnant of the ceremonial traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile literature calls these 'ceremonial' textiles, there is no further elaboration on the ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs long as the community continues it's traditional ceremonies, even after allowances fro minor variations in method \u0026amp; materials, the overall construct would remain intact. And so such cloths should be seen either in use or in museums or in memory especially in well-preserved cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the common understanding is that this group of textiles is from Toraja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my initial interviews with local people in Toraja, there is no obvious recognition of this type of cloth. Secondly it is radically different from other textiles of Toraja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd so the original notes written by textile lovers and travelers in the pastleave me with unanswered questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the subject of my next exploratory research project in Toraja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the meanwhile the details of 1641 are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Estimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 188 x 35 inches = 477 x 91 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Fair - part of a border missing, a few holes, tears etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39817377775691,"sku":"1641","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1641Ceremonial_Cloth_and_Heirloom_Textile_with_Row_of_Female_MusiciansGujaratTradeClothWOVENSOULS18.jpg?v=1695626226"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-cloth-with-a-row-of-female-musicians-wayang","title":"1642 Rare Toraja Ceremonial Cloth with a Row of Female Musicians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRare Toraja Ceremonial Cloth with a Row of Female Musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge complete panel depicting a procession of 9 women musicians with their musical instrument (most likely the Tanpura),\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"8jl75-0-0\"\u003e each with a uniquely patterned skirt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"8jl75-0-0\"\u003eThe direction of the feet opposes the direction of the faces .. so the twirling suggests that they are also dancing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to be partly block-printed and partly hand-colored\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile is similar to the 'Ceremonial Cloth  and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians' at the\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ceremonial_Cloth_and_Heirloom_Textile_with_Row_of_Female_Musicians_LACMA_M.2005.10_%281_of_3%29.jpg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLACMA.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe LACMA textile is stated to be over 3 centuries old but 1642 is estimated to be much much younger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWovensouls Asset 1642 has the following unique features stated below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe similarity of layout with the museum textiles is self-evident\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe see a number of women wearing similar outfits and carrying a musical instrument each, all facing one direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut major differences also exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe faces\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1642 are slim, long and angular and look distinctly different from the round plump faces in the Gujarat textiles. The faces here probably depict the Indonesian face - where this textile is said to originate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo while the theme is the same as the Gujarat textiles in museums, this textile has been created with a well-developed identity of its own probably within Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eThe red\u003c\/strong\u003e is deep and strong and my guess is that this is cinnabar.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The cloth is very loosely woven – a bit like gauze. Now in some sections the fabric there appears to be  a coat of stiffening agent.This has not been applied uniformly so  sections of the cloth remain bare \u0026amp; exposed - mainly in the white undyed sections.  The weave in these bare section is floppy to handle. Then, looking at the character of the fiber itself, that is  thick, stiff \u0026amp; rigid, linen is a possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4.The cloth is \u003cstrong\u003enot double-sided\u003c\/strong\u003e - the drawing is only on the front. In this textile all the musicians are facing the left end of the textile (as we stand facing the textile). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Note \u003cstrong\u003ethe skirts\u003c\/strong\u003e worn all have unique designs. This suggests a leisurely creation by the artist in which special attention has been paid to create a variety of motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details of 1642 are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e The age is unknown but in my opinion this is about 50-70 years old \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e  182 x 44 inches \/ 462 x 112 cm (without the blue backing which adds a couple of inches all around)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fading overall. Frayed at edges, parts of borders missing, many holes, tears etc. Yellow staining (mordant maybe?) over a sections of the cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow mounted on dark blue linen. [Not present in many photos]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE HAVE A LOOK AT THE \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/pages\/wovensouls-talk-culture-art-of-toraja-antique-indian-textiles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWOVENSOULS TALK \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eON THE CURRENT DAY USE OF CEREMONIAL TEXTILES IN TORAJA \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e**\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39817421258827,"sku":"1642","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/11642AntiqueTorajaTradeTextileClothKainMaaIndiaIndonesiaPrintLadies69.jpg?v=1695578069"},{"product_id":"1890-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1890 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing blue \u0026amp; salmon red\/pink\/peach on fine cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37 x 20 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48392460599586,"sku":"1890","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01890AntiqueIndianTradeTextileFloralFragment03.jpg?v=1716201096"},{"product_id":"1892-stunning-antique-toraja-tau-tau-ornament-figures-copy","title":"1892 Stunning Antique Toraja Ornament with Figures","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(149, 148, 148);\"\u003eAntique Tau Tau Necklace from Toraja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare. Collectible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEight beautiful handcrafted bone figures. Could be worn as a necklace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Tau Tau - like figures that are used in ceremonies to honor ancestors. Tau Tau are usually 4 feet tall. The small ornaments  in this listing replicate the large ritual Tau Tau figures and are worn by priests. Also worn sometimes by male dancers who are specially invited to traditional ceremonies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote the two central pieces with crowns are different from the others in two aspects: first the headdress is different and second their feet are different. The feet of the other figures appear to be pegs that have to be placed into something - while the two central figures have feet-like shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s or before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: The figures are approximately 7 cm in height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48394066297122,"sku":"1892","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1892AntiqueTorajaTauTauNecklace04.jpg?v=1714782577"},{"product_id":"1893-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-copy","title":"1893 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile with a single color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts a flower (probably hibiscus) and leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25.5 x 21 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) the Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48394861543714,"sku":"1893","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01893AntiqueIndianTradeTextileFloralFragment04.jpg?v=1716200124"},{"product_id":"1894-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-copy","title":"1894 Antique Indian Trade Textile  Patola print Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eRESERVED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile with three colors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts a Patola print on a fine thin cloth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. Faded from use in outdoor ceremonies. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41 x 22cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e [Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48394896703778,"sku":"1894","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01894AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePatolaprintFragment01-2.jpg?v=1716200849"},{"product_id":"1895-antique-indian-trade-textile-hand-drawn-kalamkari-toraja-fragment","title":"1895 Antique Indian Trade Textile  Hand-Drawn Kalamkari Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile with two colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn superb blue and red colors against a white field. Kalamkari or hand-drawn (compared to others that are block-printed). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41 x 24 cm (at the maximum) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and now has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48394933797154,"sku":"1895","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01895AntiqueIndianTradeTextileHandDrwanKalamkariFragment02.jpg?v=1716198654"},{"product_id":"1896-antique-indian-trade-textile-patola-print-toraja-fragment-copy","title":"1896 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile  Patola print Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic Large fragment of an Indian Trade textile with three colors - rich red, black and beige. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts a Patola print on a thick coarse cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42 cm x 39 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old. [Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48403228819746,"sku":"1896","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01896AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePATOLAPrintFragment01.jpg?v=1716200593"},{"product_id":"1898-antique-indian-trade-textile-patola-print-toraja-fragment","title":"1898 Antique Indian Trade Textile  Patola print Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall fragment of an Indian Trade textile with three colors - rich red, black and beige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is part of a border of a Patola print on a thick coarse cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35 cm x 19.5 cm (at the maxima)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old. [Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48403265356066,"sku":"1898","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01898AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePATOLAPrintFragment01.jpg?v=1716201629"},{"product_id":"1897-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-indigo-flowers","title":"1897 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment - Indigo flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing Indigo blue \u0026amp; salmon flower. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large example with the same aesthetic quality - with dozens of flowers -  is present in the Tapi collection. [reference: pages 6 \u0026amp; 7 of 'Masters of the Cloth']\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19cm x 21 cm (at the maxima)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples, see the Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48403297206562,"sku":"1897","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01897AntiqueIndianTradeTextileIndogofloralPrintFragment02.jpg?v=1716202584"},{"product_id":"1899-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-copy","title":"1899 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eRESERVED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely medium-sized rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Lattice - that appears to be partially block printed. Rich red. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e43 cm x 90 cm [larger than the most others listed]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48408945754402,"sku":"1899","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01899AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment02.jpg?v=1716810110"},{"product_id":"1900-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1900 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA  gorgeous uneven-rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperbly done complete flower present - that will make a superb framed artwork. Amazing blues!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 cm x 57 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48408956928290,"sku":"1900","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1900AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment10.jpg?v=1776568962"},{"product_id":"1901-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1901 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning large rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing blue \u0026amp; salmon red\/pink\/peach on fine cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e74 x 115 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples, see the Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48408977441058,"sku":"1901","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1901AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment05.jpg?v=1714989657"},{"product_id":"1902-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1902 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalllo border remains of a larger textile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37 x 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48408986714402,"sku":"1902","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01902AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment01.jpg?v=1716196983"},{"product_id":"1904-antique-indian-trade-textile-patola-print-toraja-fragment-blue","title":"1904 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile  Patola Print Toraja Fragment - Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile with several colors \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Thick coarse cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print we see is very similar to the prints we see on the skirts of the musicians on the long ceremonial Wayang textiles of Toraja \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. Faded from use in ceremonies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 x 29  cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples, see the Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48437893136674,"sku":"1904","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01904AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment02.jpg?v=1716202988"},{"product_id":"1903-antique-indian-trade-textile-patola-print-toraja-fragment-earth-shades","title":"1903 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile  Print Toraja Fragment - Earth shades","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile with several colors \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Thick coarse cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly hand drawn, partly printed in rust \u0026amp; earth shades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. Faded from use in ceremonies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 x 28  cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples, see the Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48437916729634,"sku":"1903","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01903AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment01.jpg?v=1716202824"},{"product_id":"1906-large-gujarat-ceremonial-cloth-with-a-row-of-female-musicians-wayang","title":"1906  SOLD Large Toraja Ceremonial Cloth with Female Musicians","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eLarge complete panel depicting a procession of female musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlock printed on fine cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-sided printing - so it is easy to make out the correct side of the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll old examples of a similar type have been described as trade cloths traded out of Gujarat to Toraja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e204cm x 92 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is estimated to be from the 1970s-1990s \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePleasing palette. Note the use of green in the bottom border, the musical instrument and on the parrots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile is similar to the 'Ceremonial Cloth and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians' at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ceremonial_Cloth_and_Heirloom_Textile_with_Row_of_Female_Musicians_LACMA_M.2005.10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLACMA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA field visit to Toraja in 2024 April offered confirmation that such cloths are used in ceremonies even today. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wovensouls\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(See WOVENSOULS on Instagram to view cultural videos) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only are heirloom textiles that are hundreds of years old being used, even more recently made ones are required to replace the old textiles that are essential in the ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the younger cloths that has been used in ceremonies. Such cloths rarely come up for sale as families value their ancestral heirlooms. And these are sold only in times of financial need. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48437937340706,"sku":"1906","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1906VintageCeremonialIndianTorajaTextileRowofMusicians13.jpg?v=1715239588"},{"product_id":"1905-antique-calligraphy-batik-hand-drawn-textile-kepala-ikat","title":"1905 SOLD Antique Calligraphy Batik Hand Drawn Textile Ikat Kepala","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Batik Hand Drawn Textile Ikat Kepala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRESERVED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare and sought after Batik Kepala head wrapper cloth with fine Islamic Calligraphy all over. Acquired in Toraja. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatik textiles in the format of long shawls, head cloths and ceremonial hangings were decorated with religious inscriptions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motifs surrounding the medallions are conjectured to be Ottoman Tughra monograms. The inscribed verses confer protective and talismanic properties onto the wearer \/ user of the textile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the diagrams and charts present along the four edges, in addition to the large central square. At first glance, though I do not understand the script, these appear to be magic squares. Note the text present in the cartouches. The motifs surrounding the medallions are conjectured to be Ottoman Tughra monograms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a ceremonial head wrapper, this category of calligraphic Batik textiles is very rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e88 x 88 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOTHER EXAMPLES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrescent Moon : Islamic Art \u0026amp; Civilization in Southeast Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/textiles-costume\/three-batik-ceremonial-squares-indonesia-late-19th-5351388-details.aspx?from=searchresults\u0026amp;intObjectID=5351388\u0026amp;sid=8c9f66c7-d801-4134-871a-05c8c17d21f1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristie's Sale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/lot\/a-south-sumatra-jambi-cotton-batik-slendang-4246418-details.aspx?from=searchresults\u0026amp;intObjectID=4246418\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristie's \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is very likely that signs of this life are present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48438892331298,"sku":"1905","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1905VintageIndosnesianBatikKapalaKepalaIkatheadscarfCalligraphy09_c39d3540-2d4e-421a-98e0-21b5e014d496.jpg?v=1716864285"},{"product_id":"1907-long-toraja-ceremonial-cloth-with-ramayan-figures","title":"1907  Long Toraja Ceremonial Wayang Cloth Ramayan","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eLarge complete panel depicting a procession of figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStencil printed on thick cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll old examples of a similar type have been described as trade cloths traded out of India to Toraja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrow and Long cloth used as an overhead canopy in processions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigures appear to be from the Ramayan - with Lord Ram \u0026amp; his bow \u0026amp; Arrow. I specifically asked the experts in Toraja whether this could be from Bali - but \u003cstrong\u003ethey were emphatic that this is from Toraja and has been imported from India. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cem\u003ealmost\u003c\/em\u003e symmetrical ... the figures on the left half are the same as that on the right half but the direction that the figures face remains unchanged. (In a symmetrical drawing, the direction would also change). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is estimated to be from the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e628 cm x 46 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile is similar to the 'Ceremonial Cloth and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians' at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ceremonial_Cloth_and_Heirloom_Textile_with_Row_of_Female_Musicians_LACMA_M.2005.10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLACMA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA field visit to Toraja in 2024 April offered confirmation that such cloths are used in ceremonies even today. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wovensouls\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(See WOVENSOULS on Instagram to view cultural videos) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only are heirloom textiles that are hundreds of years old being used, even more recently made ones are required to replace the old textiles that are essential in the ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the younger cloths that has been used in ceremonies. Such cloths rarely come up for sale as families value their textiles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in perfect condition. Has holes and signs of wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48442106511650,"sku":"1907","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1907VintageCeremonialIndianCeremonialIndonesianTextileBanner36.jpg?v=1767535327"},{"product_id":"1908-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1908 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA  antique yellowed uneven-rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne complete flower present - that will make a superb framed artwork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20.5 cm x 27.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be paired with 1946\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e [Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48456026390818,"sku":"1908","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1908AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth02.jpg?v=1716197478"},{"product_id":"1911-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fine-fragment","title":"1911 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fine Cloth Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing  fine cloth fragment that may have been part of a border. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA panel of blue vines and red flowers placed within two slim red borders \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to have small block \/ stamp print combined with hand-drawing - but am not informed enough about the technique - so please make your own judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of the few border sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 x 14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48461969457442,"sku":"1911","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01911AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth04.jpg?v=1716198853"},{"product_id":"1912-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fine-fragment","title":"1912 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fine Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic border fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas the triangular pattern seen in Batik textiles today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to have small block \/ stamp print combined with hand-drawing - but am not informed enough about the technique - so please make your own judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22.5 x 17 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48461991575842,"sku":"1912","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01912AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth01.jpg?v=1716199827"},{"product_id":"1910-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fine-fragment-copy","title":"1910 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas vines and flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe border remains uncolored and appears to be wholly hand drawn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field appears to be hand-drawn as well and colored  using small-block \/ stamp print - but am not informed enough about the technique - so please make your own judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33.5 x 22.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48462005666082,"sku":"1910","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01910AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth01.jpg?v=1716199564"},{"product_id":"1913-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fine-fragment","title":"1913 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fine Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to have small block \/ stamp print combined with hand-drawing - but am not informed enough about the technique - so please make your own judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 x 14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48462050787618,"sku":"1913","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01913AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth16.jpg?v=1716199330"},{"product_id":"1909-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fine-fragment","title":"1909 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of a border. Has superb flowers and vines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to be hand-drawn as well and colored  using small-block \/ stamp print - but am not informed enough about the technique - so please make your own judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of a few border sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 x 14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48462062158114,"sku":"1909","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01909AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth02.jpg?v=1716199125"},{"product_id":"1914-antique-ceremonial-toraja-sarita-batik-textile-art","title":"1914 Antique Ceremonial Toraja Sarita  - Batik Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eAntique Ceremonial \"Sarita\" Cloth Banner from Toraja.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt created by wax resit dyeing on cotton base and made in Toraja.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures Buffaloes and also chicken (unusual).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDO look at the closeups to get an idea of the wonderful base cloth that has been softened by age and decades of usage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese beautiful banners serve a variety of ritual \/ outdoor ceremonial purposes and are integrated into the lives of the people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety of motifs is interesting and in most cases, the Sarita the same or similar arrangement of motifs on both sides of the textile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed to wrap bamboo poles or convey important visual symbolic messages during ceremonies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photo and video examples on the use of these Saritas, please have a look at the wovensouls blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authentic Saritas that have been used in outdoor ceremonies, the condition is never perfect. Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. So any Sarita that is in perfect condition has probably been through very few actual ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSIZE: 494 x 20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48469651128610,"sku":"1914","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1914AntiqueTextile-TorajaSaritaBatikIndonesianCeremonialCloth09.jpg?v=1715593238"},{"product_id":"1915-antique-ceremonial-toraja-sarita-batik-textile-art","title":"1915 Antique Ceremonial Toraja Sarita  - Batik Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eAntique Ceremonial \"Sarita\" Cloth Banner from Toraja.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt created by wax resit dyeing on cotton base and made in Toraja.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures two buffaloes and chicken(unusual).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDO look at the closeups of this loosely-woven faded cotton to get an idea of the wonderful base cloth that has been softened by age and decades of usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful banners serve a variety of ritual \/ outdoor ceremonial purposes and are integrated into the lives of the people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety of motifs is interesting and in most cases, the Sarita the same or similar arrangement of motifs on both sides of the textile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed to wrap bamboo poles or convey important visual symbolic messages during ceremonies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photo and video examples on the use of these Saritas, please have a look at the wovensouls blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authentic Saritas that have been used in outdoor ceremonies, the condition is never perfect. Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. So any Sarita that is in perfect condition has probably been through very few actual ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSIZE: 486 x19 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48469656895778,"sku":"1915","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1915AntiqueTextile-TorajaSaritaBatikIndonesianCeremonialCloth43.jpg?v=1715594187"},{"product_id":"1916-antique-ceremonial-toraja-sarita-batik-textile-art","title":"1916 Antique Ceremonial Toraja Sarita  - Batik Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eAntique Ceremonial \"Sarita\" Cloth Banner from Toraja.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt created by wax resit dyeing on cotton base and made in Toraja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures 3 animals on each side - appears to be a large bird and two pigs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDO look at the closeups to get an idea of the wonderful base cloth that has been softened by age and decades of usage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese beautiful banners serve a variety of ritual \/ outdoor ceremonial purposes and are integrated into the lives of the people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety of motifs is interesting and in most cases, the Sarita the same or similar arrangement of motifs on both sides of the textile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed to wrap bamboo poles or convey important visual symbolic messages during ceremonies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photo and video examples on the use of these Saritas, please have a look at the wovensouls blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authentic Saritas that have been used in outdoor ceremonies, the condition is never perfect. Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. So any Sarita that is in perfect condition has probably been through very few actual ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSIZE: 496 x 21 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48469657026850,"sku":"1916","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1916AntiqueTextile-TorajaSaritaBatikIndonesianCeremonialCloth07.jpg?v=1715594111"},{"product_id":"1917-antique-ceremonial-toraja-sarita-batik-textile-art","title":"1917 Rare Motifs - Antique Ceremonial Toraja Sarita w\/ Human Figures","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eLong Antique Ceremonial \"Sarita\" Cloth Banner from Toraja.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt created by wax resit dyeing on cotton base and made in Toraja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures a row of human figures at both ends - this is a very unusual inclusion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery beautifully drawn motifs  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDO look at the closeups to get an idea of the wonderful base cloth that has been softened by age and decades of usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful banners serve a variety of ritual \/ outdoor ceremonial purposes and are integrated into the lives of the people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety of motifs is interesting and in most cases, the Sarita the same or similar arrangement of motifs on both sides of the textile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed to wrap bamboo poles or convey important visual symbolic messages during ceremonies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photo and video examples on the use of these Saritas, please have a look at the wovensouls blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authentic Saritas that have been used in outdoor ceremonies, the condition is never perfect. Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. So any Sarita that is in perfect condition has probably been through very few actual ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSIZE: 589 x 20 cm [About a meter longer than the other recent listings]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48469657714978,"sku":"1917","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1917aAntiqueTextile-TorajaSaritaBatikIndonesianCeremonialCloth22.jpg?v=1717224089"},{"product_id":"1918-antique-ceremonial-toraja-sarita-batik-textile-art","title":"1918 Rare Antique Ceremonial Toraja Sarita  - Batik Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eAntique Ceremonial \"Sarita\" Cloth Banner from Toraja.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt created by wax resit dyeing on cotton base and made in Toraja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing variety of motifs ... human scenes, geometrical motifs and a figure of Brahma? or Vishnu? on each side make this a rare and fabulous Sarita. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDO look at the closeups to get an idea of the wonderful base cloth that has been softened by age and decades of usage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese beautiful banners serve a variety of ritual \/ outdoor ceremonial purposes and are integrated into the lives of the people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety of motifs is interesting and in most cases, the Sarita the same or similar arrangement of motifs on both sides of the textile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed to wrap bamboo poles or convey important visual symbolic messages during ceremonies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photo and video examples on the use of these Saritas, please have a look at the wovensouls blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authentic Saritas that have been used in outdoor ceremonies, the condition is never perfect. Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. So any Sarita that is in perfect condition has probably been through very few actual ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSIZE: 595 x 20 cm (about a meter longer than some of the recent listings)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48469657780514,"sku":"1918","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1918AntiqueTextile-TorajaSaritaBatikIndonesianCeremonialCloth10.jpg?v=1715594537"},{"product_id":"1919-large-vintage-toraja-ceremonial-cloth-with-female-musicians","title":"1919  SOLD Large Vintage Toraja Ceremonial Cloth Wayang with Female Musicians","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eLarge complete panel depicting a procession of female musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted on  thick coarse cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll old examples of a similar type have been described as trade cloths traded out of Gujarat to Toraja several centuries ago. This one is from the late 1900s (1970s-1990s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas 8 ladies with their musical instruments and parrots. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the crown on the head that resembles the one worn by Radha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the differences in the patterns on the skirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the long sleeved blouses \u0026amp; tassels at the bottom of the skirt...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the well-developed details across the entire drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-sided printing - so it is easy to make out the correct side of the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery striking palette. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE: 331 x 86 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile is similar to the 'Ceremonial Cloth and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians' at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ceremonial_Cloth_and_Heirloom_Textile_with_Row_of_Female_Musicians_LACMA_M.2005.10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLACMA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA field visit to Toraja in 2024 April offered confirmation that such cloths are used in ceremonies even today. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wovensouls\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(See WOVENSOULS on Instagram to view cultural videos) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only are heirloom textiles that are hundreds of years old being used in ceremonies, even recently-made textiles are used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the younger cloths and has been used in ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from a small village in Toraja. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48499524731170,"sku":"1919","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1919VINTAGECeremonial_Cloth_Textile_with_Row_of_Female_Musicians-KAINMAAWAYANG-TORAJA29.jpg?v=1716815592"},{"product_id":"1920-vintage-ceremonial-toraja-sarita-bark-cloth-indonesian","title":"1920 Vintage Ceremonial Toraja Sarita \/ Bark Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eRare Vintage Ceremonial \"Sarita\" Cloth Banner made of Bark Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt created by wax resit dyeing on base and made in Toraja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures a row of human figures at both ends - this is a very unusual inclusion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery beautifully drawn motifs  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid-late 1900s \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDO look at the closeups to get an idea of the wonderful base cloth that has been softened by age and decades of usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful banners serve a variety of ritual \/ outdoor ceremonial purposes and are integrated into the lives of the people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material selected for this is interesting as in most cases, the Sarita is made of cotton cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs appear to be hand-painted \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photo and video examples on the use of these Saritas, please have a look at the wovensouls blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authentic Saritas that have been used in outdoor ceremonies, the condition is never perfect. Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. So any Sarita that is in perfect condition has probably been through very few actual ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1970s-1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE: about 432 X 18 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48500493910306,"sku":"1920","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1921AntiqueBarkClothTextile-TorajaSarita29_b5eb351d-beba-4c29-8320-847fcd60ad1d.jpg?v=1716851437"},{"product_id":"1921-antique-ceremonial-toraja-sarita-brown","title":"1921 Antique Ceremonial Toraja Sarita Textile Fragment - Brown","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eAntique Ceremonial \"Sarita\" Cloth Banner from Toraja with Brown Natural Dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eFOR MUSEUMS \u0026amp; SERIOUS COLLECTORS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a complete banner that is in fragmentary condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine cotton base with rarely-seen Torajan khaki natural dye\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures several scenes with Humans\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery beautiful hand-drawn motifs  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo have a look at the variety of motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso do look at the closeups to get an idea of the fine quality of cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was was saved from a fire and one edge has significant burns. The fabric along that edge is damaged, parts are missing, and the cloth that has survived is extremely fragile, brittle and crumbly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the damage and vulnerability, the superlative drawings on the banner make this a masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding another similar one, even in museums, may be difficult, if not impossible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful banners serve a variety of ritual \/ outdoor ceremonial purposes and are integrated into the lives of the people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety of motifs is interesting and in most cases, the Sarita the same or similar arrangement of motifs on both sides of the textile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed to wrap bamboo poles or convey important visual symbolic messages during ceremonies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photo and video examples on the use of these Saritas, please have a look at the wovensouls blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authentic Saritas that have been used in outdoor ceremonies, the condition is never perfect. Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. So any Sarita that is in perfect condition has probably been through very few actual ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSIZE: 555 x 39 cm [About a meter longer than the other listings with indigo]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48500500922658,"sku":"1921","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1921AntiqueTextile-TorajaSaritaNaturalDyes1800s10.jpg?v=1716001597"},{"product_id":"1922-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-indigo-maroon","title":"1922 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja - Indigo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare complete large Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing blue \u0026amp; and maroon on coarse cotton cloth \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing hand-spun yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE: 393 X 86 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas signs of usage and wear. Stains \u0026amp; holes present on the front. The back is darker. The front has large stains that probably came when the cloth was folded and kept - the back does not look soiled. With expert cleaning, there is a good chance that the stains could be removed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48507256308002,"sku":"1922","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1922AntiqueTextile-TorajaIndianTradeTextileNaturalDyes1800s01.jpg?v=1716011982"},{"product_id":"1924-antique-indian-trade-textile-patola-print-toraja-fragment","title":"1924 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile  Patola Print Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLarge complete fragment of an Indian Trade textile collected in Toraja\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eNOTE: THIS TEXTILE HAS NOT BEEN IRONED PRIOR TO PHOTOGRAPHY FOR FEAR OF DAMAGING IT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts a Patola print on a thick coarse cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree colors - richred (though faded the richness is still visible, black and beige. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA close look at the lines in the borders makes me wonder if this is partially hand-drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragmentary state that needs to be mounted on a backing cloth or board to preserve it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete cloths - even with damage - are hard to come by. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220 x 84 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMount it or frame  it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48507317846306,"sku":"1924","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1924_Antique_Textile_-_Toraja_Indian_Trade_Textile_Cloth_Natural_Dyes_1800s_Patola_Patolu_print_234.jpg?v=1725424345"},{"product_id":"1929-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1929 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eA  gorgeous rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably a pallu border that will make a superb framed artwork. Superb red!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This border fragment is one of the few  sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e55 x 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48562638815522,"sku":"1929","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1929RareAntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentTorajaTextile02.jpg?v=1716636978"},{"product_id":"1927-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1927 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA  gorgeous rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably a pallu border that will make a superb framed artwork. Superb red!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This border fragment is one of the few  sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e44 x 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48562660147490,"sku":"1927","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1927ARareAntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentTorajatextileart15.jpg?v=1716637253"},{"product_id":"1930-pair-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1930 Pair - Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eA  pair of fragments of an Indian Trade textile from Toraja.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably a pallu border that will make a superb framed artwork. Superb red!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This border fragment is one of the few  sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49 x 16 cm and 21 x 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48562680987938,"sku":"1930","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1930PairofRareAntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentTorajaTextile12.jpg?v=1716810478"},{"product_id":"1931-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-indigo-flowers","title":"1931 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment - Indigo flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing Indigo blue \u0026amp;rose \/ salmon flower. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large example with the same aesthetic quality - with dozens of flowers -  is present in the Tapi collection. [reference: pages 6 \u0026amp; 7 of 'Masters of the Cloth']\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother similar example has been published on page 55 in 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47 x 38 cm (approximately)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48562724340002,"sku":"1931","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1931aRareAntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentTorajaTextileHandPainted03.jpg?v=1716639145"},{"product_id":"1928-old-toraja-ceremonial-headcloth-tali-tau-batu-fragment-group","title":"1928 Old Toraja Ceremonial Headcloth Tali Tau Batu Fragment Group","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn enigmatic set of fragments of a Mbesa Tali Tau Batu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A ceremonial headcloth from North Luwu, Toraja, Sulawesi, indonesia. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick coarse cloth woven in a unique manner ...that I have not seen before. Close-ups provided for better understanding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique involves weaving first and then resist-binding and dyeing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis group of fragments has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set of 9 (pus a small piece) are offered in this listing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size of a typical piece is 23 x 17 cm with some smaller ones. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but likely to be old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to have been unused as some threads from the crafting process are still attached to one of the fragments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore examples of this type of textile can be found in \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Murray's book Textiles of Indonesia that has 10 pages AND the cover devoted to this fabulous group of textiles.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples may also be found in Tropenmuseum Netherlands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYale University Art Gallery: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/artgallery.yale.edu\/collections\/objects\/149408\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLINK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMet Museum: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/316409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch pieces are no longer made and Murray states that the people at the source seemed to have forgotten that such textiles were once made in that area. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb study-sample. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48562783977762,"sku":"1928","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1928ATorajaIkatFragmentTextileSet01_1e6bf320-30c8-400d-9494-493bf6329a6d.jpg?v=1716863935"},{"product_id":"1933-antique-indian-trade-print-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1933 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA  long rectangular border fragment of an Indian Trade textile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely blues and salmon \/ rose. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to the large cloth seen in the Tapi Collection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This border fragment is one of the few  sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42 X 22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger (similar piece documented)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48575335366946,"sku":"1933","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1933AANtiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintTorajafragment01_aad6cd45-6155-4a5f-9d34-ba5ef379c626.jpg?v=1716931079"},{"product_id":"1934-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1934 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalllo border remains of a larger textile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48575364825378,"sku":"1934","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1934ANtiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintTorajafragment03.jpg?v=1716931581"},{"product_id":"1935-antique-indian-trade-textile-patola-print-toraja-fragment-blue","title":"1935 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile  Patola Print Toraja Fragment - Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRESERVED UNTIL END JUNE 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile with several colors \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Thick coarse cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print we see is very similar to the prints we see on the skirts of the musicians on the long ceremonial Wayang textiles of Toraja \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. Faded from use in ceremonies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29 x 21  cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48575382094114,"sku":"1935","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1935ANtiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintTorajafragment01.jpg?v=1716931879"},{"product_id":"1932-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1932 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment TEAL","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning medium-sized rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing blue (like teal) \u0026amp;  red (dark salmon) on coarse cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoles and stains. Edges not even. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e106 x 85 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIllustrative image has been added for visualisation purposes only - it is not the actual textile and is not drawn to size. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48575451365666,"sku":"1932","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1932ANtiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintTorajafragment28.jpg?v=1716930482"},{"product_id":"1936-old-ceramic-ornament-from-toradja","title":"1936 Old Primitive Ceramic Ornament from Toradja","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(149, 148, 148);\"\u003eOld Ceramic Ornament from Toradja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare. Collectible ornament from Toraja \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the four figures has faces with large eyes and some figures on the front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four figures bear some resemblance to the megaliths in Bada Valley in Toraja. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are large and heavy \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to be made from black volcanic soil mixed with clay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage unknown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMight have archaeological and ethnographic significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: The tallest figure is 14 cm in height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48590702936354,"sku":"1936","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1936OldPrimitiveCeramicOrnamentfromToradja09.jpg?v=1721316240"},{"product_id":"1937-old-ceramic-ornament-from-toradja-toraja","title":"1937 Old Primitive Indonesian Ceramic Ornament","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(149, 148, 148);\"\u003eOld Ceramic Ornament from Toradja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare. Collectible ornament from Toraja\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the five figures has faces with large eyes and some figures on the front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five figures bear some resemblance to the megaliths in Bada Valley in Toraja. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are large and heavy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to be made from black volcanic soil mixed with clay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage unknown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMight have archaeological and ethnographic significance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: The tallest figure is 13 cm in height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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