Ceremonial Cloth (Pua)


A large ceremonial cloth from Borneo, decorated with warp ikat.

Title: Ceremonial Cloth (Pua)

Artist: Unknown

Creation Date: Before 1900

Geography: Malaysia, Borneo

Culture: Iban

Medium: Cotton

Technique: Plain weave, tie-resist dyed warp (warp ikat)

Dimensions: 93 x 206 cm (36 5/8 x 81 in)

Classification: Textiles

Credit Line: Gift of Helena Hernmarck in memory of Mary Kahlenberg, 2022

Object ID Number: 2022.12.KT745