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Start Over Object name Mat Object class Plaited weaving Accession number Acc.3313
Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 18-1104, described as Mat: plaited, dyed and natural, patterned sitting mat, âpandanusâ rectangle. Colors: natural and purple. A one person sitting mat. Made by women and used by all. Dyes purchased. 50 x 58 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 18-1107, described as Mat: natural plaited pandanus. Mat for drying rice or other material requiring sun drying. Mat is spread in sun with thin layer of rice on top. Used after harvest or whenever stored rice needs drying. Made by women. Used mostly by women. Rolled specimen. Cost in U.S. dollars: 4.17. Rectangular 212 x 159 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 18-1105, described as Mat: partially completed sitting mat. Plaited, patterned, dyed and natural (pandanus?). Completed portion of mat, approximately 62 cm x 30 cm. Colors: natural, purple, red/purple and green. This specimen made to demonstrate various steps in production. Edges are labeled as follows: A. âkepalaâ (type of edge) B. âsisik,â finished and trimmed egde with both layers interwoven. C. âlapis,â partly finished edge with only one layer turned. Cost in U.S. dollars: 2.08

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