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Ceremonial Cloth (Geringsing)
Double ikat from Bali with a lubeng design. The cloth is still preserved as it was taken off the loom, with the warps in a circular format with a section that is not woven.
Title: Ceremonial Cloth (Geringsing)
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: Early 20th century
Geography: Tenganan Pegringsingan (Bali, Indonesia)
Culture: Balinese
Medium: Cotton, natural dyes
Technique: Plain weave, tie-resist dyed warp and weft (double ikat)
Dimensions: 44.8 x 92.4 cm (17 5/8 x 36 3/8 in)
Classification: Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of Fleur Hampton
Object ID Number: 2020.1.4