Kain Koffo or Kain Hote

1850/1900

Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
Jakarta, Indonesia

Koffo or Hote cloth is a textile that was made with wild banana fiber (Musa Textilis) with natural coloring. Originated from North Sulawesi with weaving techniques and rhombus and zig zag decorative pattern.

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Title: Kain Koffo or Kain Hote
Date Created: 1850/1900
Location Created: Sangir Talaud, North Sulawesi
Physical Dimensions: 131,5 x 48,8 cm
Provenance: Received as a gift from Mrs. Jo Paramita Abdurachman
Type: Weaving
Medium: Musa textilis fiber, natural dye

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