#0122 Kain Tenun Lurik (1975)Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
First come layer of Lurik
Lurik is Javanese word for simple woven cloth with weft stripes, warp stripes or warp and weft tartan like patterns.
Plain as they maybe, lurik is an essential part of Central Javanese ritual life. They are seen to bring fertility, protecting against evil and for health.
Kamben Cepuk Sari (ca. Early 20th Century)Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
The tooth cutting ceremony symbolizes a child entering adulthood. Usually in the age of 11-13 years old. Contrary to its name, the teeth aren't being cut but rather slightly honed.
Kain Tenun Kling (1960/1970)Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
Entering adulthoon the person is said to be ready to control sad ripu or six enemy ; kama meaning will, lobha meaning greed, krodha meaning anger, moha meaning doubt, mada meaning intoxication and finally matsarya meaning envy.
Kewatek Nai Rua (1901/2000)Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
Pori Situtu'
This weaving is distinct style of South Sulawesi. Pori means to tie and situtu indicates that this cloth is used for covering. This cloth is used in a death ceremony. The cloth would be used to cover body of the deceased.
