Handloom Cotton Ikat Sash From Alor - Ca 1940 Serveware This carved Indian Ganesh panel

This carved Indian Ganesh panel is a lintel which would have been used above a doorway to a home

Although the amulet is old

These jali fish were traditionally filled with sweet smelling spices and hung in huts

The natural wear and subtle paint loss enhance its authentic character

Featuring a subtle ombré effect that graduates from a gentle sage green to a deeper olive tone

Handloom Cotton Ikat Sash From Alor - Ca 1940 Serveware This carved Indian Ganesh panelThis style of traditionally woven ikat sash can be found in many towns across the islands of East Nusa Tenggara and is most likely from Alor Island. It dates to the early 20th century. Each area has its own distinctive motifs and patterns as well as color preferences. The difference in the designs and colors represent the variety that exists among the ethnic communities, customs, and beliefs of the people of Flores. Dyed by hand using natural dyes, of