1033 Antique Java Batik Art on Silk Shawl
Antique Java Batik Art on Silk Shawl / Stole
A superb silk shawl made in Java for the Bali market.
Batik wax-resist dye textile art
Amazing motifs rendered aesthetically
Note the spectacular details in each motif
From Solo, Java
Note that the fringe is a continuation of the main cloth and not stitched on later.
Appears to be completely Batik Tulis or handdrawn.
Also appears to be double-sided
Estimated to be from the early-mid 1900s
57 x 330 cm
Condition is good for it's age but it is not perfect. Has several repairs. Some fading.
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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user.
It 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.
Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect
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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs 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. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.
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