Workshop of H. Mohammed Masina
Indonesian, b. about 1925
Cirebon, North Coast, Java, Indonesia
Hip Wrapper (Kain Panjang)
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Workshop of H. Mohammed Masina
Indonesian, b. about 1925
Cirebon, North Coast, Java, Indonesiac. 1970
Hip Wrapper (Kain Panjang)
Workshop of H. Mohammed Masina Indonesian, b. about 1925 Cirebon, North Coast, Java, Indonesia →indonesianjavanesetextileweaving - printed
Date
c. 1970
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; hand-drawn wax resist dyed (batik tulis)
Dimensions
248 × 103 cm (97 5/8 × 40 1/2 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of E. M. Bakwin Indonesian Textile Collection
Cirebon, like most of the north coast batik production centers, has a hybrid culture owning to its role as a seaport and its mixed population of Arabs, Chinese, Indians, and Javanese. The batik designs of Cirebon reflect these influences as well as the old local court style. Theis hip wrapper is a classic example of H. Mohammad Masina's revival of traditional motifs using new combinations, diverse color schemes, and superior workmanship and finish. Note in particular the Chinese motif of layered rock and coral, the tree of life from shadow puppet tradition, the rooster heralding the dawn of Islam, and Hindu nagas and Garudas.
Batik Textiles of Java, April 21-September 17, 2017
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