Iket (Headcloth)

Iket (Headcloth) by Sumatra

Medium

Center in formalized floral design woven by tied-dye process known as ikat, giving effect of shot silk; colors blue, green, black and light reds; two borders in gold thread in geometric design; corners have floral motif in gold

Dimensions

85.4 × 87.5 cm (33 5/8 × 34 1/2 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

87134

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