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Sumba Timur, Nusa Tenggara Timur
Sumba Ikat, Earth
Rows of arrowheads with softly feathered edges in earth red and ivory.
DrapeTenunSengkang, Sulawesi Selatan
Lipa' Sabbe Sengkang
Ruby silk checks cut through by lines of gold and deep green.
IDR 465,000per metre
31 m available
LengthMinimum 1 mIDR 465,000
Ask about this fabricWidth100 cmWeight120 gsmFibreSilk
About this fabric
Lipa' sabbe means silk sarong in Bugis. The motif is a large check formed by the difference between the warp and weft colours, then cut through with fine contrasting lines. Silk at 120 gsm — the lightest cloth in this catalogue, with a sheen that shifts as the light moves.
Well suited to
- Sarongs and occasion dress
- Lightweight shirts and blouses
- Shawls and scarves
Care
- Dry clean, or hand wash very carefully with baby shampoo
- Never wring — press gently between towels
- Dry flat in the shade, away from direct light
- Iron on the lowest setting from the reverse side
Specifications
| Region of origin | Sengkang, Sulawesi Selatan |
|---|---|
| Technique | Tenun |
| Width | 100 cm |
| Weight | 120 gsm |
| Cutting increment | 0.5 m |
| Product code | KK-11 |
About the motif
Sengkang, in Wajo Regency of South Sulawesi, is known as a centre of silk weaving, including the rearing of the silkworms themselves. The size of the check on a lipa' sabbe traditionally distinguished its wearer, though the choice is freer today.
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