Selendang (Shawl)
Medium
Cotton thread woven in tie-dye process known as ikat, in two pieces; seven horizontal bands of design representing
Dimensions
280 × 148.6 cm (110 1/4 × 58 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
28599
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...