Ceremonial cloth (tampan), 1983.76
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Among the most distinctive of all Lampung textiles are the large multicolored tampan and longer ship cloths depicting boats (palepai) from the area around Kalianda. Numerous examples of tampan from Kalianda have survived. Often they combine varying hues of maroon-red, indigo, tan, and white dyed yarns on a neutral ground.
Ceremonial cloth (tampan), 1983.75
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Nearly all the tampan in the Museum’s collection are of a large size. In contrast, the scale of this cloth is comparatively small. Perhaps this reflects its specific function, or the skill level of the weaver, as there are a number of anomalies in the tampan’s design and execution. The outer frame and inner bands of indigo blue are composed of repetitive patterns that are precisely spaced and well executed.
Ceremonial cloth (tampan), 2000.357
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This tampan is from an area east of Semangka Bay on the south coast of Lampung. Its large size reflects both its importance and its ceremonial function. The overall story line may refer to an event of mythic or even historical origin, or may simply allude to status-raising ceremonies, alliances, or marriage.
Piero Gatti (b. 1940), Cesare Paolini (1937-1983), and Franco Teodoro (1939-2005)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Italian designers Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, and Franco Teodoro cooperated on projects in the areas of architecture, urban development, product development, photography, and graphic design in Turin, Italy beginning in 1965. In 1979 they received the "Compasso d'oro" prize for their "Sacco" chair. By 1983 their design group had dissolved.
1996.201, Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, Franco Teodoro (designers), "Sacco," designed 1968-69
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Sacco chair was a revolutionary seating concept that spawned many imitations. Colloquially referred to as a "bean-bag," its cover was constructed of either vinyl (as in this example) or leather, and it was filled with approximately
Michele De Lucchi (b. 1951)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Italian architect and designer Michele de Lucchi was born in Ferrara, Italy in 1951. After graduating from the University of Florence with a degree in architecture in 1975, he moved to Milan where he encountered the influential Memphis group led by Ettore Sottsass. He designed for Studio Alchimia, and in the 1980s, for Memphis and was largely responsible for its incorporation of geometric motifs on plastic laminates.