Plangi Seledang

This richly colored early 20th century Plangi Seledang (Shoulder Cloth) comes from the Island of Sumatra in Western Indonesia. Using only traditional Japanese dye resist techniques, this magnificent silk panel was reactive dyed in lime green, white and scarlet red.

Professionally backed, stretched and mounted on a custom made stretcher and fine linen cloth. Circa 1930's / 1940's.

Please reference 'Traditional Indonesian Textiles' by John Gillow for similar examples.

* Can be oriented in either vertical or horizontal position.

** Please note: chair is shown for scale only and is not sold together with this item.

Overall stretched dimensions are 93 inches x 80 inches wide x 2 inches deep.

Condition: excellent, original. 

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