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The depicted textile is a striking silk batik shoulder-cloth (selendang) from Juana or Rembang on East Java's north coast. It showcases the quintessential lokcan bird motif, hand-drawn in indigo blue top-dyed with reddish-brown kayu tinggi on an ivory ground. The lokcan, resembling the Chinese phoenix with its three long tails, is surrounded by various motifs like carnations, passion fruit, pods, flowers, leaves, and butterflies, creating a captivating design.
The textile's beauty lies in its length, emphasized by the rhythm of slender lokcan pairs alternating with a single larger one and the flowing curving motifs. Notably, the spiky extensions called ren (thorns) add a sharp character to the design, complementing the solid dark forms and curves. Finished with a fringe-like border, it measures 20 inches by 120 inches (51 cm x 305 cm) and is from the period of 1900-1930. While in good condition, it shows overall even wear with a few small holes.