Object Notes

Finely drawn stylized animals, plants, fruits, and abstract motifs form a lively procession on the multiple zigzag bands called lenkolenko.

Two flowering lotus trees associated with the tree of life decorate the body (badan) of this sarong. One is upside down, allowing the garment to be worn in either orientation. Birds, butterflies, and peacock couples fill the space.

The typical length (ninety-three and one-half inches) and central narrow lozenge shape mark this batik as a breast cloth (kemben).

Abstract blue clouds float across a brilliant red sky. The clouds on this cloth are identified as megamenlang (simply, clouds) in contrast to those with rounded ends, which are megamendung (threatening clouds).

On the body (badan), diagonal rows of two different sword (parang) designs alternate with bands of squares containing abstract floral images.