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Bezeichnung Kain kudhung / Head-scarf

Batik tulis, Natural dyes red, green, blue, ca. 1920
“One famous enterprise was run by the Arab Al Juffri family, whose batik was very popular in Sumatra. They specialized in khudung, a kind of selendang, large enough to cover a woman’s head and shoulders.” (Fiona Kerlogue in “The book of Batik”)

Excellent condition
Provenance Private collection, Jakarta

Height 88 cm, Width 203 cm
€1900

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Kain Kudhung / Head-scarf

Batik tulis, blue, red, yellow, Jambi, South Sumatra, ca. 1920
“Patterns of flowers arranged over the ground are common in batiks from Sumatra or intended for the Sumatran market. This type of cloth is known as ‘Kain jupri’, named after the Arab Al Juffri family.” Maria Friend in “75 Masterpieces”

Good condition
Private collection, Jakarta

Height 63cm / Width 214 cm
€ 1900

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