{"product_id":"sumba-ikat-hinggi-dark-brown-dragon-lion-ancestral-figures-handwoven","title":"Sumba Ikat Hinggi, Dark Brown – Dragon, Lion \u0026 Ancestral Figures, Handwoven 22.5\" × 106\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHandwoven Ikat from Sumba, Indonesia\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary Sumba \u003cem\u003ehinggi\u003c\/em\u003e (ceremonial man's cloth) is a masterwork of Indonesian warp ikat weaving. On a deep dark brown ground, mirrored pairs of large stylized \u003cstrong\u003edragons and lizards\u003c\/strong\u003e fill the upper register, while powerful \u003cstrong\u003elion-like quadrupeds\u003c\/strong\u003e flank a central diamond motif in the lower register — all rendered in golden yellow, rust red, and terracotta through the warp ikat resist-dyeing process. A central \u003cstrong\u003eancestral figure\u003c\/strong\u003e presides over the full composition, which is bold, symmetrical, and deeply rooted in Sumbanese spiritual tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Sumba, ikat textiles (\u003cem\u003ehinggi\u003c\/em\u003e) are among the most important cultural objects a family can possess. They are used in ceremonies, given as gifts in marriage exchanges, and wrapped around the deceased for burial. The motifs — dragons, lions, ancestors, and mythological creatures — carry specific spiritual meaning and clan identity. Each piece is woven on a backstrap loom by hand, a process that can take months to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTextile Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Warp ikat, handwoven on backstrap loom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sumba, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep dark brown ground with golden yellow, rust red, and terracotta colorway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragon, lizard, lion, and ancestral figure ceremonial motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirrored symmetrical composition with gold\/orange border stripe and fringe ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approximately 22.5\" × 106\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to hang as a wall textile. Store folded in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Spot clean only; do not machine wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dramatic statement piece for a living room, studio, or gallery wall. The dark brown, rust, and gold palette pairs beautifully with dark wood, leather, and natural stone. Also suitable for garment construction — a one-of-a-kind vest, jacket, or wearable art piece. An exceptional gift for collectors of world textiles, Indonesian art, or Sumbanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a handwoven ikat textile, slight variations in color, pattern, and dimension are inherent to its artisan origin and are a mark of its authenticity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artistic Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50077130621205,"sku":"1600140","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5054\/7221\/files\/WarriorsDragonsBlackRustGold1600140.jpg?v=1786199234","url":"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/products\/sumba-ikat-hinggi-dark-brown-dragon-lion-ancestral-figures-handwoven","provider":"Artistic Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}