The Collection

Shoulder Cloth


Multi-colored panel, warp ikat cloth with sections of stripes, supplementary-warp patterning, supplementary-weft wrapping, and slit tapestry details, with a fringe.

Title: Shoulder Cloth

Artist: Unknown

Creation Date: 2nd half 20th Century

Geography: Lospalos, Desa Rasa (Known as Raca) (Lautém Distric, Timor-Leste)

Culture: Unknown

Medium: Cotton

Technique: Warp ikat, supplementary warp, supplementary-weft wrapping, slit tapestry

Dimensions: 60 cm x 213 cm (23.62 in x 83.86 in)

Classification: Costumes

Credit Line: Gift of Teresa Lemon Shepro

Object ID Number: TR.2024.4.66