Loading

Shoulder Cloth, Ulos Ragidup

1900/2000

Unit Pengelola Museum Seni

Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
Jakarta, Indonesia

The 'ulos ragidup' is considered their supreme textiles in Toba Batak. Its importance bear a name of 'ragi' which means pattern and 'idup' meaning life. The cloth is combined from five different section, woven by five different women.

Details

  • Title: Shoulder Cloth, Ulos Ragidup
  • Date Created: 1900/2000
  • Location Created: Tarutung, North Sumatra
  • Physical Dimensions: 98 x 186 cm
  • Provenance: Received as gift from Indonesia Departement of Industry, General Directorate of Textiles
  • Type: Weaving

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Flash this QR Code to get the app
Google apps