“Calla Kain”

A large-scale sarong made in collaboration with artisans in Yogyakarta. Calla Kain is Lisa's interpretation of the traditional Indonesian sarong structure its kepala (central panel) and badan (side sections) redrawn using the calla lily as the central motif. The lily is arranged in different configurations to echo Javanese batik patterns such as the parang  a design meaning strength and unity. The borders, featuring a traditional parang pattern in stamped batik cap, and the final colouring open to interpretation by the artisans in Indonesia; forging a collaboration between new and old traditions and studios..

Unique work, Edition of 1.

Batik tulis, batik cap and reactive dyes

Indigo sol dyes on cotton

110 x 240cm

Batik: Recolouring Tradition is an exhibition that retraces the steps of batik through a deeply personal and cross-cultural lens. Inspired by her late mother Farida King’s rich textile archive and Indonesian heritage, British textile artist and designer Lisa King embarks on a journey to deconstruct and re-examine this ancient technique for a contemporary world.