Woman’s Tube Skirt (Sarong)


Title: Woman’s Tube Skirt (Sarong)

Artist: Unknown

Creation Date: 19th or Early 20th century

Geography: Indonesia, Sumatra, Siak

Culture: Malay

Medium: Cotton, gold metallic thread

Technique: Plain weave, supplementary weft patterning (brocading)

Dimensions: 107 x 174 cm (39 3/8 x 90 1/2 in)

Classification: Costumes; principal attire (lower body)

Credit Line: Gift of Tina Ruyter, 2022

Object ID Number: 2022.13.KT726