Rectangular hanging (tabing) depicting Paksi Djatayu
MediumCotton embroidery on cotton cloth
Dimensions39 3/8 x 48 1/16 inches (100 x 122 cm)
CultureIndonesia, Bali, Negara
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineAcquired through the George and Mary Rockwell Fund
Terms
- Textiles
- Indonesian
- Cotton
- Flowers
- Birds
- Ramayana
- Jatayu
- Hinduism
- Cloth
Object number2007.031.038
Label CopyOne of the great mythical birds who play important roles in the Hindu epics is Paksi Jatayu, a hero of the Ramayana, and nephew of Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu. Jatayu’s loyalty and heroic death made him legendary in Bali and throughout South and Southeast Asia. Shown in muted colors and decorated with large lotuses, he serves as the faithful and constant protector of Sita.Collections
