Antique Batik Sarong Skirt Panel: C20th Indonisia tree of life embroidery and drapery for elite European

and drapery for elite European palaces—notably commissioned by figures like Empress Catherine the Great of Russia

We think the original backing may have been damaged and removed as there are stitch marks down either side

commensurate with age

Turban cloth 2: pink and white with coloured stripe: 14m X 15

Antique Batik Sarong Skirt Panel: C20th Indonisia tree of life embroidery and drapery for elite EuropeanA 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