311 Antique Sumatra Tampan Ship Cloth

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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