Vintage Balinese Kamasan-Style Hand-Painted Textile — Animals & Landscape

A wonderfully detailed vintage Balinese textile painting in the traditional Kamasan style, depicting a lush landscape filled with animals, birds, trees, water, and dense tropical vegetation.

Painted on cloth, the composition is remarkably lively, with deer, large cats, a wild boar or buffalo, birds and other creatures appearing throughout the landscape. The restrained palette of earthy ochre, green, blue, black and cream is characteristic of traditional Balinese decorative painting, while the intricate patterned border beautifully frames the scene.

The Kamasan painting tradition originated in the village of Kamasan in Bali and is closely associated with the classical painting traditions of the island. This example offers an especially appealing interpretation of the style, with its emphasis on the natural world rather than a single narrative scene.

An attractive piece of Southeast Asian folk art that works equally well as a collectible textile and as distinctive wall decoration.

Details

• Origin: Bali, Indonesia
• Style: Kamasan / traditional Balinese folk painting
• Date: Mid-to-late 20th century
• Material: Hand-painted textile / cloth
• Subject: Animals, birds and landscape
• Sight dimensions: approximately 23” H × 31.5” W
• Presented framed and ready to hang
• Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear

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