Handloom Mens Ikat Sarong from Flores Origin - New Guinea 90 x 44 x 90

90 x 44 x 90 cms

or living area

combining warm ochre tones with stylised floral bands and darker contrasting panels

complementing the rustic painted finish

weatherproof and suitable for outdoor use

Handloom Mens Ikat Sarong from Flores Origin - New Guinea 90 x 44 x 90These are woven in Ende on the southern coast of the east Indonesian island of Flores. Sarong or sarung denotes the lower garment worn by Southeast Asian men and women which is stitched at the narrower edges to form a tube. The design is typical of Flores Ikat and the size of the piece is exactly the size of a handloom. 85years old and dyed with natural dyes. The stitching could easily be unpicked, so it could be used as a throw. Dimensions: As a tube