Rectangular hanging (tabing) with a scene from the Mahabharata
Dateearly 20th century
MediumCotton embroidery on cotton cloth
Dimensions29 15/16 × 47 1/4 inches (76 × 120 cm)
CultureBali, Negara
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineAcquired through the George and Mary Rockwell Fund
Terms
- Textiles
- Cotton
- Flowers
- Hinduism
- Cotton cloth
- Balinese
Object number2007.031.015
Label CopyThis is an older (pre-1945) cloth unusual in that it has lettering in both Indonesian and Balinese. The male figure holding the pretzel-like object is Gatokaça (an ardent ally of the Pandawa family) and Swatama (a Korawa supporter). Satijawati is the wife of Salya, a Korawa general. Djenaki is related, probably by marriage, to the Korawa family.Collections
