Batak shoulder cloth ID34
Woven cotton shawl, called ulos mengiring and worn on a woman’s hever or on the hips It is not in perfect condition, with a dozen small holes, but its red ikat patern makes it interesting. More details on ulos on this Wiki page.
Toba Batak culture, Samosir island, Sumatra, Indonesia.
Early 20th century.
73 x 155 cm.