Central Javanese batik of the mid century: a remarkable diversity of experimentation with forms and treatment characterizes the 20th century central Javanese batik production, as a magico-symbolist world gave way to the modern era, styles and influences came in from the outside, and the formerly "forbidden patterns" became available for stylistic interpretation. A collection ranging from the turn of the last century to the 1950's.
	The Lio people of Flores Island, Indonesia. men's ikat sarong, early 20th century. Fine filigrees of archaic patterns beautifully evoke celestial gateways- and the medieval patola cloth from which these pieces have evolved/descended.
	Several "kain cepuk" from Bali, Indonesia. Weft ikat cotton, descended from the patola cloth, sacred and magical in use.
	A particularly old Iban pua, Borneo. Rich deep red, classic "firefly" pattern, mid 19th c.(?)