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6. Tapis / Ceremonial Garment Southwest Sumatra, Kaurer People 19th century Brocaded metallic yarns, embroidered silk and metallic yarns, and couched bits on mica 4' 3" x 3' 11" ( 1.24 x 1.08 m ) mounted |
An extremely fine example of an old Kauer tapis. Stylized bird figures are woven in silver thread and fluidly drawn ones are embroidered in silk yarns. The banded composition is the ancient and preferred compositional style throughout Indonesia. Condition: Good. |