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Ship Cloth from Sumatra
Rare “House” Design
Asymmetrical Layout with a Family Tree
Over 35 Human figures, several boats and dozens of dragons & birds.
The border color has been changed to blue – making it stand out against the rest of the weaving.
An additional red guard border has been added to protect the textile from fraying.
The design of single large motif of the house within which the entire family is contained suggests that this particular textile played an important role in the family ceremonies.
66cm X 54cm
Stained and has other spots of minor distress
Late 1800s
Antique Ceremonial Tampan Shipcloth Textile from Sumatra
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