Iket (Headcloth)
Center in formalized floral design woven by tied-dye process known as ikat, giving effect of shot silk; colors blue, green, black and light reds; two borders in gold thread in geometric design; corners have floral motif in gold
85.4 × 87.5 cm (33.6 × 34.4 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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