Tampan Pasisir (Ship Cloth)

Cleveland Museum of Art

This is a rectangular textile with a red and tan color scheme and green accents. The top and bottom have tan-colored frayed edges. The top and bottom have horizontal borders with intricate patterns. The top border has a repeating pattern of red and green shapes. The bottom border has a similar design. The main body of the textile features a large red boat with tan designs on it. The boat has a flat bottom and a pointed bow. The boat's body has patterns and shapes. The background of the textile is tan, with red and green designs throughout. The overall design is symmetrical, with identical patterns on either side of the boat. The textile appears to be handwoven, with a rough texture and uneven edges. The title of the textile is "Tampan Pasisir" which translates to Ship Cloth. The textile is by an unknown Southeast Asian artist.