224 SOLD Antique Ikat Sarong with Indigo from Sawu

Sold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover

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Indigo & Natural Dyes Sarong

The beauty of this piece lies in its simplicity and sober elegant motif that do not scream for attention. The arrangement of the colors and the placement of the motifs large and small make this a piece that will add ethnic grace to the room in a quiet manner.

Cotton

Handwoven

Soft pliable handle

Sawu, Indonesia

Circa 1950s

Supplementary weft bands throughout the weaving add an additional dimension of complexity and beauty to the piece

112cm x 172cm

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224 E129

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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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