The Collection
Ceremonial Cloth (Pua)
A large ceremonial cloth from Borneo, decorated with warp ikat.
Title: Ceremonial Cloth (Pua)
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: Early to mid-20th century
Geography: Borneo (Malyasia)
Culture: Iban
Medium: Cotton, natural and synthetic dyes
Technique: Plain weave, tie-resist dyed warp (warp ikat)
Dimensions: 76.2 x 208.3 cm (30 x 82 in)
Classification: Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of Helena Hernmarck in memory of Mary Kahlenberg
Object ID Number: 2022.1.16