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.
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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
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