Tritik Kemben

Yogyakarta, Central Java, early 20th century
20.5 x 90 inches

Intricately detailed breast cloth with a leafy, floral motif. The center diamond (sindingan), indicating this was a married woman's cloth, was created with tritik dyeing techniques and indigo. The borders are comprised of precise geomentric shapes, with alternating diamonds and rectangles in the corners.