The SEAP 70th anniversary exhibition curatorial team is seeking any memories, photos and other experiences that SEAP alumni and other members of the SEAP community have of a Balinese artwork. This textile, also known as an ider-ider is an eave hanging that was on display in the 102 West Avenue location that served SEAP and the Cornell Modern Indonesia Project. This handspun textile is made from cotton, ink, and pigments and dates from the 18th or early 19th century. It is a narrative artwork that represents scenes from the Baratayuda (Great Battle) from the Mahabharata. This ider-ider was hung around a room in 102 where lectures and other events were held. The textile work as donated by Claire Holt and is now part of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum collection. We would love to hear any memories or accounts that you have of this object and photographs that include it are also very welcome.

Please send these to Astara at acl246@cornell.edu. Thank you!