2049 Rare Antique Kain Ikat Timor Sembe Klobe - Indonesian Textile Art Less than $5000 The "W" form is unique

The "W" form is unique and the symbolism is yet to be interpreted

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Printed on one side only so the reverse does not have the colors /motifs

Note the well developed anthropomorphs in the row in the bottom end or Selakoh

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2049 Rare Antique Kain Ikat Timor Sembe Klobe - Indonesian Textile Art Less than $5000 The "W" form is uniqueRare Antique Se Mau Island Timor Kupang, Kain Ikat Textile A sembeg klobe or Sem beklobe is a traditional three part mens hip cloth remains culturally significant, especially as a gift exchanged during marriages and funerals. (Sembeg Hata is for women) The Helong people of Kupang in West Timor were the regions original inhabitants before who later resettled on Semau Island, just off Kupang. The art of dyeing and weaving clan motifs, rests with only a