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5. TAIS / Woman’s Garment Timor, Southern Belu region or Amanatun Utara 1900 - 1940 Warp ikat and double-sided supplemental wrapped weft in plied Chinese silk on handspun striped cotton ground Dimensions: 4' 7" x 2' (1.40 x 0.61 m) tubular |
The center is composed of brown and blue stripes of equal value that resonate to a purple tone. The two end panels have a sequence of zoological forms at the outer ends followed by small bands of stepped motifs. A wider central band is of diamond motifs in different configurations. A small group of Belu textiles appeared on the market in the early 80's. They likely came from one source as they have not appeared since. This one was originally purchased by me at that time and has since been in the Summerfield collection. Condition: There are some areas of surface dirt that need to be cleaned, and some loose silk threads. |