Kain Sarong (Skirt)
Medium
Finely woven muslin solidly decorated by batik process in dark blue, light brown and cream; all-over pattern consists of many series of twelve narrow diagonal bands, with designs based on dots, geometric, floral and dentate patterns
Dimensions
248.4 × 106.8 cm (97 3/4 × 42 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
28572
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...