Savu Sarong
Tube sarong, ceremonial women’s textile
Savu (Sawu) Island, Indonesia
Cotton, warp ikat
Length: 173 ccm, width: 58 cm
Collected before 1939
Perfect condition
This Savu sarong is a fine example of traditional Indonesian warp ikat. It was woven by hand from cotton and dyed with natural pigments, it was made for ceremonial use by women on Savu Island.
The cloth is woven in tube form, as worn traditionally, and shows the strong graphic patterns that make Savu textiles so distinctive. These sarongs were used in rituals, social ceremonies, and as important family heirlooms.
Collected before 1939.
€ 750
