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Kain Panjang with Sirikit Pattern

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Kain Panjang

A striking batik pattern from Yogyakarta inspired by the beauty of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and named in her honor. It was created in commemoration of Their Majesties’ state visit to Indonesia in February 1960. This example was presented to the QSMT by Dr. Ir. Larasati S. Suleiman on behalf of the Sekar Jaged Batik Association of Yogyakarta.

*Gift of Dr. Ir. Larasati S. Suleiman and the Sekar Jagad Batik Association

Materials

Cotton

Technique

Hand-drawn wax resist, vat-dyed on plain-weave cotton

Location

Yogyakarta

Accession Number

QSMT, 2014.1.2