Indonesian Cotton Sarong

Rectangle of cloth so dark it barely admits to having a pattern.

This indonesian woven cotton sarong is from Indonesia, and dates to the 20th century. Indonesia's islands have many distinct weaving traditions, and cotton cloth woven on looms, sometimes patterned in checks, stripes or ikat, is worn as a wrapped skirt. Plain, flat-folded rectangle in deep indigo-black cloth with a fine, even weave. The edges are neatly finished, with a thin line of slightly brighter blue along the border. The surface is matte and uniform. It is 36.5 inches wide and 53 long.

Quietly the most restrained thing on a shelf.