Kain Panjang / wrapped skirt cloth
Solo/Surakarta Java
From the Family of Surakarta from Paku Boewario X
Early 20th century
Technique: Hand-drawn batik on commercial cloth
Dimensions: 7' 9" x 3' 5 1/4" ( 2.37 x 1.05 m )
#20149

Description: This design is referred to as jelear taman, referring to the floral motifs and animals (possibly a deer).
The overall format is called a garis miring of slanted line.
Condition: Excellent

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