3rd quarter of 19th century
This early wallhanging with alternating striped patterns has the characteristic saturated color of early ikats along with a tight, almost electric tension between the curved floral patterns and the sharply pointed chevron stripes that surround them. It demonstrates a warped-face plain weave.
165.74 x 95.25 cm (65 1/4 x 37 1/2 in.)
Collection of Dr. Guido Goldman; gift to the Harvard Art Museum, 2005.
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