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4. TAPIS / Woman's Ceremonial Garment
Kaurer People, So. Sumatra
19th century
Brocaded metallic yarns, embroidered silk yarns and appliqued mica on a silk and cotton ground
23 1/2" x 3' 7 1/2" ( 0.60 x 1.10 m ) tubular
TAPIS / Woman's Ceremonial Garment

Worn first as a bridal garment and then for ceremonial occasions by a member of a noble family.

Condition: Very good (could be opened to be approximately 4' wide)



Detail: close-up view
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