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Javanese Mother and Child 



The Javanese baby rides astride of its mother's hip, like the Hindu baby, but its weight is 

 supported by the slandang, a scarf of battek, or painted muslin. It lies comfortably in this cotton 

 cradle able to sleep and relax without any attention from the mother, who has both hands free 

 for work 



