{"title":"RECENT ADDITIONS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2057-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"2057 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb red and superb coarse uneven yarn\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\u003eSimilar to asset 1929 \u0026amp; 1927 but double the length (both sold)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 x 47 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 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":51552018923810,"sku":"2057","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2057AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth07.jpg?v=1776556073"},{"product_id":"2060-antique-indian-trade-cloth-kalamkari-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"2060 Antique Indian Trade  Cloth Kalamkari Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA  fine Kalamkari border fragment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eNO LONGER AVAILABLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous floral drawing with temple-border-type peaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triangular motifs with the floral vines within appear to be hand-drawn \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial impression of the bottom black and white panel is that tit is stencil or fine-block printed but on closer inspection even that appears to be hand-drawn. However I am not an expert so please make your own judgment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will make a superb framed artwork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisite drawing!\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\u003e63 x 43 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be paired with 1982 (length is twice that of 1982)\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\u003e4) \"Woven Cargoes\" by John Guy\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":51552029344034,"sku":"2060","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2060AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth25.jpg?v=1776562920"},{"product_id":"2063-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-indigo-flowers","title":"2063 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\u003e52 x 27 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to 1931, 1940, 1963, 1964 \u0026amp; 1965 (all sold).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be paired with 1966\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":51552043860258,"sku":"2063","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2063AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth01.jpg?v=1776558251"},{"product_id":"2052-antique-geringsing-ceremonial-double-ikat-tenganan-bali","title":"2052 SOLD Rare Antique Geringsing Ceremonial Double Ikat, Wayang Kebo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Geringsing Ceremonial Double Ikat textile fragment, Bali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fantastic handwoven cloth made with handspun yarn, is from the late-1800s \/ early 1900s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern on this cloth is most likely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“patelikur isi,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a term that refers to its construction—specifically the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 bundles of warp threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used in weaving it. The design is characterized by prominent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emandala-like forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (four-pointed stars or diamond shapes), complemented by smaller motifs such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emulti-tiered shrines and stupas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, miniature house temples known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esanggar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sacred water vessels (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecupu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edog figures (asu)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloral star patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e symbolizing the fragrant ivory offering flower, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esigading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWikipedia says: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Created by the double ikat method in the Bali Aga village of Tenganan Pegeringsingan in Bali. The demanding technique is only practiced in parts of India, Japan and Indonesia. In Indonesia it is confined to the village of Tenganan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to textile expert John Guy, \"the ancestry of Balinese \u003ci\u003egeringsing\u003c\/i\u003e is far from clear, although some cloths display the unmistakable influence of \u003ca title=\"Patola cloth\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patola_cloth\"\u003e\u003ci\u003epatola\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\", the silk double ikats produced in Gujarat during the height of the Spice Trade (16-17C). Many of these imported cloths became the inspiration for later locally made textiles, but one theory is that the Balinese-made cloths were exported to India and copied there for production to Asian markets. Many have unique Hindu motifs such as a bird's eye view of a mandala with a sacred center from which everything radiates. ..The palette of \u003ci\u003egeringsing\u003c\/i\u003e is typically red, neutral, and black. \u003ci\u003eGeringsing\u003c\/i\u003e are regarded as sacred cloths, \"ascribed supernatural properties, especially to assist in forms of healing... \u003ci\u003eGering\u003c\/i\u003e means disease and \u003ci\u003esing\u003c\/i\u003e means no\" implying the protective power of this cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas significant damage and some repairs (photos on request). Fringes present at one end. The condition is not 'beyond repair' - it can definitely be mounted and saved for the coming generations with just a little effort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloth with the loose, sparse weaving of hand-spun yarn are very rare in any category. In textile groups that are face wear \u0026amp; tear through usage in ceremonies, this is rarer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e204 x 41 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLink to an almost identical museum example:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/australian.museum\/learn\/cultures\/international-collection\/indonesia\/ceremonial-textile\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAustralian Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\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","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51568539238690,"sku":"2052","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2052AntiqueGeringsingCeremonialTextileDoubleIkatTenganan03.jpg?v=1777092008"},{"product_id":"2042-old-cambodian-silk-ikat-pidan-temple-hanging-three-worlds","title":"2042 Old Cambodian Silk Ikat Pidan Temple Hanging Three Worlds","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Figurative Silk Ikat Pidan from Cambodia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of long Pidan temple hanging banner is very hard to find commercially now. Most are in museums. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is probably the 'Three Worlds' design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the olden days these wall hangings were offered at temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill be perfect framed as a wall artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all the ikats that I have seen, Cambodian ikat is the finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do I say that? In creating ikat, the design is planned first, then the threads are laid out parallel to each other and dyed according to the design intended. At the time of dyeing, the threads are free floating and not attached to each other. It is only after the unattached threads are dyed in the many colors needed, that they are woven in together. And naturally some misalignment creeps in during weaving and gives rise to a rough look on each motif at the color-change edges.  In places like Pochampally, the designs are large, and each color on a thread occupies a few centimeters or even a few inches and the misalignment can be seen over a few millimeters at the edge of every color. (The error must necessarily be a small fraction of the total otherwise the intended design would not be evident at all and would appear as a messy hodgepodge of colors.) On the other hand,  in antique Pidans from Cambodia the color changes every few millimeters. So, the scope for misalignment is much much less. The time consumed and the attention required to produce motifs that are precise to a millimeter is enormous.  And that is why old ikats from Cambodia are the finest among the ones I've seen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e10'0'' x 2'11'' (305 x 89 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Cambodian ikat is very hard to photograph and therefore photos from several angles have been provided. The video shows the changes in colors with a change in angle. Further, photos have been taken with folds to show the changes in light effects. \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":51571160219938,"sku":"2042","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2042AntiqueSilkIkatPidanCambodiaTextileArt03.jpg?v=1777260445"},{"product_id":"2050-antique-timor-indigo-kain-ikat-indonesian-textile-art","title":"2050 Antique Indigo Timor Kain Ikat - Indonesian Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Kain Ikat from Timor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous geometrical pattern with symmetrical upper \u0026amp; lower sections. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed \u0026amp; Yellow bands on the side have been stitched to the main central indigo panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall design probably has some symbolic meaning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloth softened by usage over the years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e180 cm x 121 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003cbr\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":51600268755234,"sku":"2050","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2050AntiqueTimorKainIkatWeavingTextileArtDecor07.jpg?v=1777787715"},{"product_id":"2049-rare-antique-kain-ikat-timor-indonesian-textile-art","title":"2049 Rare Antique Kain Ikat Timor Sembe Klobe - Indonesian Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: DengXian; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eRare Antique Se Mau Island Timor Kupang, Kain Ikat Textile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003esembeg klobe or Sem beklobe\u003c\/em\u003e is a traditional three-part men’s hip cloth remains culturally significant, especially as a gift exchanged during marriages and funerals. (Sembeg Hata is for women)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Helong people of Kupang in West Timor were the region’s original inhabitants before who later resettled on Semau Island, just off Kupang. The art of dyeing and weaving clan motifs, rests with only a few women today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep red ikat bands on the side have been stitched to the main central off-white panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the superb yellow selvedge that adds tremendous aesthetic value to the textile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote also the special fringes that include threads from the contrasting yellow selvedge. The method of tying these fringe knots is unique to this group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloth is fine \u0026amp; light (compared to most Indonesian ikats that are thick)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloth is softened by usage over the years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 cm x 92 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003esembe klobe\u003c\/em\u003e is a traditional three-part men’s hip cloth remains culturally significant, especially as a gift exchanged during marriages and funerals. (Sembe Hata is for women)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Helong people of West Timor were the region’s original inhabitants who later resettled on Semau Island, just off Kupang. The art of dyeing and weaving clan motifs, rests with only a few women today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRare textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by the previous collector in 1988 and was rare even at that time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eStated to be from the early 1900s by previous dealer but is probably from the 1970s\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;\"\u003eNew ones continue to be made, but in a side-by-side comparison the difference is evident.\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;\"\u003eHas some water marks on the central panel. Otherwise good condition. \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\u003cbr\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":51600984768802,"sku":"2049","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2049RareAntiqueTimorKainIkatIndonesiantextileartdecor05.jpg?v=1777809935"},{"product_id":"2066-old-phulkari-bagh-stole-sized-textile","title":"2066 Old Phulkari Bagh Stole Sized Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eBeautiful silk embroidered Phulkari Bagh Shawl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb small tight stitches. The emrboidery is so dense that the contrasting base cloth is rendered invisible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic deep red base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally this was one section of a larger traditional-sized shawl. (The base of all old phulkaris is made up of several bands that have been woven on narrow looms and then  stitched together longitudinally.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 cm x 248cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be used as a wrap or a runner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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":51650615509282,"sku":"2066","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/antiqueIndiantextilephulkaribaghembroideryshawl01.jpg?v=1779267059"},{"product_id":"2051-old-sumba-ikat-hingii-kombu","title":"2051 Old Sumba Ikat Hingii Kombu","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA striking large Sumba Ikat Hingii Kombu \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDepicting mythical sea creatures \u0026amp; figures \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNote the end panel with supplementary thread weaving. The human motifs are noteworthy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIndigo and reds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe central section with geometric patterns stands out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe numerous figures clearly symbolise something that needs further study. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e246 cm x 122 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGood condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStated to be early 20th century by the previous collector. Collected from the field in the 1980s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51672340168994,"sku":"2051","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2051VintageIndonesianfigurativeSumbaikatHingiiKombu01.jpg?v=1779782558"}],"url":"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/collections\/recent-additions.oembed","provider":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}