Antique Batik Sarong Skirt Panel: C20th Indonisia painted textile design Measurements: taken with garments laying

Measurements: taken with garments laying flat:

chief designer to the court of Louis XIV

Central motif of fine embroidered glossy silk within field of flowers and decorative peacock motifs along borders

In excellent condition with some recent professional conservation work and small repairs

We think this may once have formed one end of a Turkish ceremonial sash or towel

Antique Batik Sarong Skirt Panel: C20th Indonisia painted textile design Measurements: taken with garments layingA batik skirt cloth or sarong dating from the 20th century. Traditionally worn as a skirt cloth or sarong, today these works of art lend themselves to being hung or stretched and mounted and enjoyed as a work of textile art. The Indonesians are the masters of batik and this skirt cloth is a lovely example, each batik length is unique and uses a combination of traditional patterns and motifs that have been passed down through the generations. All in