This majestic textile is reminiscent of Indian trade clothing that were imported by the Portuguese and the Dutch in the 17th century as gifts for high-ranking individuals. Emblems of great power symbolized by the patola flower, they came from India and have greatly influenced Indonesian local design in the islands of Java, Sumatra and Bali.
This double ikat has been hand-woven from natural-dyed cotton over a period of several months following traditional weaving techniques. The red/orange dye color comes from the roots of the Morinda citrifolia tree. The Morinda tree is native to Indonesia and is an integral part of textile-making.
This majestic textile is reminiscent of Indian trade clothing that were imported by the Portuguese and the Dutch in the 17th century as gifts for high-ranking individuals. Emblems of great power symbolized by the patola flower, they came from India and have greatly influenced Indonesian local design in the islands of Java, Sumatra and Bali.
This double ikat has been hand-woven from natural-dyed cotton over a period of several months following traditional weaving techniques. The red/orange dye color comes from the roots of the Morinda citrifolia tree. The Morinda tree is native to Indonesia and is an integral part of textile-making.
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