Textile Fragment

These four fragments are rare examples of abaca cloth patterned in stitch-resist dyed technique. Such cloth is used for making shirt and pants worn by warriors.
Title: Textile Fragment
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: Before 1900
Geography: Philippines, Mindanao
Culture: Bagobo or Kulaman
Medium: Abaca
Technique: Plain weave, stitch-resist dyed cloth
Dimensions: 23.1 x 34.5 cm (9 x 13 5/8 in)
Classification: Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of Thomas Murray, 2022
Object ID Number: 2022.3.KT485