Authentic & Unique Traditional Indonesian Ikat/Leather Bolero Style Jacket

Measurements approx: Chest: 36" - Shoulder to Shoulder: 19" - Sleeve: 24" - Length: 23" inch

Made of hand woven cotton, with natural dyes, Sumba Indonesia Ikat Hinggi Blankets are highly collectable and displayed in museums all

over the world including the V&A in London and vintage examples sell for thousands of pounds at Antique Rug and Textile Art Fairs worldwide.

A limited edition of 100 Ikat/leather jackets were tailored in Bali, Indonesia in 1986 for my now defunct label Abrasive Aorta. The artwork on each garment is unique as made from a single Hinggi Blanket. They were popular within the music industry. Worn by musicians in various publications including Mr C of the pop band 'The Shamen' and lead singer of 1980's band 'The Escape Club' wears one on the cover of the LP 'Wild Wild West (see pic. 6).

I found this one of two in the attic as I was doing a clear out. Used but still in good condition.

The term 'IKAT' comes from the Malay word 'mengikat', meaning to tie or to bind. This refers to the tie-dyeing method used to give these textiles their unique vibrancy of colour and design. IKAT has now come to refer to the textiles themselves as well as the process.

Hinggi

Hinge are large blankets decorated with warp ikat used for ceremonies and as a man's clothing. One cloth is wrapped around the hips and the other thrown over the shoulder. When destined for the nobility the cloths are usually larger and are dyed with red and indigo. The color and motif combine to indicate the status of the wearer as well as the giver. In the past only the nobility had the right to the use and wear such cloth. They were seen only at great festivals, where they were worn by nobles, their family and retainers as a sign of their power and wealth.

PROCESS & TECHNIQUE Warp IKAT

The technique of warp IKAT, where only the vertical threads are tied and dyed prior to weaving, is the most widespread resist-dye method in Indonesia. The Sumbanese man’s shoulder cloth or body garment, called HINGGI, is traditionally blue and white for everyday wear. Polychrome cloth required more skill in dyeing and therefore was worn on ceremonial occasions. The motifs usually reference daily life in East Sumba where horses figure prominently and are indicators of prestige. The lion and deer motifs were once reserved for use by the royal family.

Attending Family Matters Item Will Be Available For Dispatch On 1st April 2017!