{"product_id":"sarong-relawati-keong-2009-copy","title":"SARONG RELAWATI SISIK","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbu Nur Mauidhoh \u003cbr\u003eBorn 1988, Batang, Indonesia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSARONG RELAWATI SISIK 2025\u003cbr\u003e100% Cotton, synthetic dyes \u003cbr\u003eHand-drawn wax resist on machine-woven cotton \u003cbr\u003e218*114cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHidden creatures abound in this exquisite Relawati sarong — look closely at its flowers... they might look back.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sarong-length hip wrapper exemplifies the feminine \u003cem\u003eRelawati\u003c\/em\u003e style, its flowing floral motifs set against a background of sisik — a fine, overlapping scale motif in gorgeously subdued terracotta tones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artist plays with visual illusion, hiding abstracted creatures amongst flowers, leaves and vines. Look closely and you will find forms suggestive of phoenix-like birds, butterflies and aquatic life — creatures of another sphere, neither fully of land nor water. This practice of samaran (camouflage or abstraction) respects the Sufi Islamic belief that it is unwise to depict a whole living creature unless one is also able to grant it a soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ekepala\u003c\/em\u003e (head panel) features a bouquet motif with a mesmerising fill of intricate unfurling vines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround the edge of the cloth, abstracted shrimp-like creatures — rendered in the botanical \u003cem\u003esamaran\u003c\/em\u003e style — form a border that encircles and protects the wearer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIbu Nur Mauidhoh\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Batang, Ibu Nur Mauidoh (Ibu Idhoh) has been creating batik since the age of thirteen, learning the artform as a tradition passed down through the generations. She is drawn to complex, detailed and fluid motifs that leave room for creative freedom and innovation — \u003cem\u003emateros\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003erelawati\u003c\/em\u003e with intricate fills among her favourites. A mother of three, Ibu Idhoh creates batik because it brings her a deep sense of accomplishment, self-worth and contentment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ibu Idhoh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50456580849963,"sku":"BPB002","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/6753\/5915\/files\/BPB057_Idhoh_Sarong_Relawati_Sisik.png?v=1778481127","url":"https:\/\/sahulandsunda.com\/products\/sarong-relawati-keong-2009-copy","provider":"Sahul \u0026 Sunda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}