Antique Batik Sarong Skirt Panel: C20th Indonisia painted textile design chief designer to the court

chief designer to the court of Louis XIV

Central motif of fine embroidered glossy silk within field of flowers and decorative peacock motifs along borders

Made from open work hand hardwood  with intertwining leaves and a honeycomb latticework these would look wonderful on either side of a fireplace or against a dark painted wall

From the Far East

We think this may once have formed one end of a Turkish ceremonial sash or towel

Antique Batik Sarong Skirt Panel: C20th Indonisia painted textile design chief designer to the courtA batik skirt cloth or sarong dating from the 20th century. Traditionally worn as a skirt cloth or sarong, today these works of art lend themselves to being hung or stretched and mounted and enjoyed as a work of textile art. The Indonesians are the masters of batik and this skirt cloth is a lovely example, each batik length is unique and uses a combination of traditional patterns and motifs that have been passed down through the generations. All in