Grey Blue Patola Weaving

Patola motif, which originated from India, was used to decorate silk cloths that were gifted to Sumbanese nobles when the Majapahit kings occupied Sumba. Patola weaving is deeply rooted in and associated with nobility and has become a symbol of leadership. In historic times, only nobles could wear this motif.

Origin: Melolo Village, Sumba
Technique: Pahikung
Material: Cotton, Natural Dye
Size: 155 x 42 cm
(Doesn’t include the fringe)