The Collection
Man’s Cloth (Beti Naek)
The interlocked geometric motif flanked by borders of warp stripes is typical design from West Timor.
Title: Man’s Cloth (Beti Naek)
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: Early 20th century
Geography: Timor (Indonesia)
Culture: Atoni
Medium: Cotton, natural dyes
Technique: Plain weave, tie-resist dyed warp (warp ikat)
Dimensions: 120 x 216 cm (47 1/4 x 85 in)
Classification: Costumes; principal attire (lower body)
Credit Line: Gift of Helena Hernmarck in memory of Mary Kahlenberg
Object ID Number: 2022.1.22