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Hip Wrapper (Kain Panjang)

A work made of cotton, plain weave; hand-drawn wax resist dyed (batik tulis).

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  • A work made of cotton, plain weave; hand-drawn wax resist dyed (batik tulis).

Date:

c. 1970

Artist:

Workshop of H. Mohammed Masina
Indonesian, b. about 1925
Cirebon, North Coast, Java, Indonesia

About this artwork

Cirebon, like most of the north coast batik production centers, has a hybrid culture owning to its role as a seaport and its mixed population of Arabs, Chinese, Indians, and Javanese. The batik designs of Cirebon reflect these influences as well as the old local court style. Theis hip wrapper is a classic example of H. Mohammad Masina’s revival of traditional motifs using new combinations, diverse color schemes, and superior workmanship and finish. Note in particular the Chinese motif of layered rock and coral, the tree of life from shadow puppet tradition, the rooster heralding the dawn of Islam, and Hindu nagas and Garudas.
Batik Textiles of Java, April 21-September 17, 2017

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Workshop of H. Mohammed Masina (Producer)

Title

Hip Wrapper (Kain Panjang)

Place

Java (Object made in)

Date  Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.

Made 1960–1980

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; hand-drawn wax resist dyed (batik tulis)

Dimensions

248 × 103 cm (97 5/8 × 40 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of E. M. Bakwin Indonesian Textile Collection

Reference Number

2002.977

Extended information about this artwork

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