item name: Large Ikat Panel

item description: A large panel made of Central Asian Ikat silk fabric. Ikat technique involves a complex resist-dye process to accomplish the pattern. The looms used were small, so this panel is made up from several narrow pieces joined together. suitable for use as a cover, in upholstery or as a decorative panel.

Dimensions: Overall Dimensions
78" H X 68" W
198cm H X 173cm W

item name: Polynesian Tapa Cloth Folding Screen

item description:

Polynesian barkcloth or Tapa, hand made circa 1945 in the traditional technique with natural dyes and the inner bark of the paper-mulberry tree. Recently divided into four panels and mounted as a folding screen, the back finished with Curwen printed laid paper, stretched on lap-jointed poplar frame.

Dimensions: Overall Dimensions
64" H X 52" W
163cm H X 132cm W

Each Panel:
64" H X 12.5" W
163cm H X 31.8cm W