Tuch, Batik
Kain Panjang
mid-20th century | Sri Tjahjani Kuhnt-Saptodewo
The tumpal (triangle) motif represents young, edible bamboo. It is a valuable and highly versatile crop plant. Wearers of this cloth are believed to adopt these properties. Peacocks and flowers are added to the modern tumpal design as decorative elements. The blue peacock (pavo cristatus) is a popular batik motif because it symbolises beauty, wealth, royalty, and love.
The tumpal (triangle) motif represents young, edible bamboo. It is a valuable and highly versatile crop plant. Wearers of this cloth are believed to adopt these properties. Peacocks and flowers are added to the modern tumpal design as decorative elements. The blue peacock (pavo cristatus) is a popular batik motif because it symbolises beauty, wealth, royalty, and love.
Collection:
Sri Tjahjani Kuhnt-Saptodewo (Kuratorin für Insulares Südostasien im Weltmuseum Wien (2005 bis 2017))
Time:
mid-20th century
Entry Date:
2006
Object Name
Tuch, Batik
Culture
Peranakan / Pekalongan, Java
Material/technology:
Cotton, synthetic colours, hand batik
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
Insular Southeast Asia
Invs.
184291
