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Hearst Museum object titled Headcloth, accession number 18-1490, described as Headcloth, cotton batik; “garuda” (bird) motif in brown outlined in indigo and white; snakelike and other fillers in between; square. Man’s headcloth. 106 x 106 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Sarong, accession number 18-1488, described as Sarong, cotton batik; completely divided into squares with various geometric designs in indigo, reddish brown and cream colors; very fragile condition with multiple tears; some fabric missing at each end. According to Jos. Fischer this is a typical turn-of-the-century (19-20th centuries) trade cloth. Width 106 cm. Length 156 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Shawl, accession number 18-1491, described as Shoulder cloth/shawl, cotton batik; elongated diamond-like indigo central design and along long sides are diagonal designs in tan and brown separated by indigo areas with series of small diamonds. Many tears, especially in two corners. The long blue design is symbolic of a mythical lake or ocean of life or death; good example. Classic solo (Surakarta) design. Width 51.3 cm. Length 230 cm.