Handloom Cotton Ikat Sarong from Flores - Circa 90yrs Old Console Tables characteristic of Thai religious artistry

characteristic of Thai religious artistry

The process is commonly known as cire perdue

Dowry was normally Gold

beautifully decorated with scrolling foliage and distressed paintwork

The mould is then dried and fired in an oven with cow-dung cakes

Handloom Cotton Ikat Sarong from Flores - Circa 90yrs Old Console Tables characteristic of Thai religious artistryThis traditional ikat weaving on a hand loom can be found in many towns across the islands of East Nusa Tenggara. 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 various ethnicities, customs, and beliefs of the people of Flores. Dyed by hand using natural sustainable dyes such as ceriops tagal bark. Sarong or sarung denotes the