Textiles of Indonesia

From the Collections of TAI Gallery / Textile Arts

17752 17752
Tapis Inuh Panel
Sumatra, Indonesia
18th century
122 x 20 cm
13158
Tampan / Ceremonial Textile
South Sumatra, Indonesia
19th century
65 x 69 cm
13158
19823 19823
Ceremonial Cloth
Abung People
South Sumatra
19th century
48 x 48 cm
18029
Tapis / Ceremonial Garment
Lampong, South Sumatra
19th century
116 x 122 cm
18029
16866 16866
Kain Kebat
Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo
early 20th century
62 x 52 cm, tubular
16896
Siga / Man's Headcloth
Bada District, Sulawesi
Early 20th century
94 x 92 cm
16896 Siga
20978 20978
Sarung, Demak
signed tulis batik
Java, Indonesia
1930's
105 x 102 cm
19456
Beaded Panel
East Sumba, Indonesia
Early 20th century
133 x 7 cm
19456
20149 20149
Kain Panjang
Solo/Surakarta Java,
Early 20th century
237 x 105 cm
12520
Sekomandi
Ceremonial cloth
Toraja people, Sulawesi
Early 20th century
160 x 254 cm
12520 Sekomandi

The Textiles of Indonesia

Textiles have been the medium of visual expression in Indonesia for centuries, and until recently remained a major form of communication. The thousands of islands that compose Indonesia have given home to unique cultural groups. Each island or area has a distinctive dress expressing it's religious ideas and social structure. As these forms have crystallized over the centuries, the manner of articulating them is concise and elegant. The techniques, frequently ikat or supplemental weaving, are utilized to their fullest potential.

Textiles from Indonesia remain bargains because they are little known outside of a few collectors. Fine rare material can still be obtained in the $10,000 - $20,000 price range, and many other choice pieces in the $800 - $10,000 range. Prices depend on the particular area of Indonesia, its availability and desirability to collectors.

TAI Gallery 30th Anniversary Textile Exhibition (online show here)

African Textiles / Indian Textiles / Indonesian Textiles / Pre-Columbian Textiles / Japanese Textiles

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