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The small pattern of rosettes in the main field, the selvage borders, and the <em>tumpal</em> (triangle) border are characteristic of the gold, silver, and red silk cloths woven in the Palembang region. Sumptuous silks of this type were only made in the eastern coastal cities of Sumatra that maintained active trade with China and India. Not only were the silk, gold, and silver threads imported, but the elements of the design were derived from Indian <em>patola</em> (warp and weft ikat) silks. Traditionally, cloths like this were worn for ceremonial occasions and were also used in the exchange of gifts required on the occasion of a wedding.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 1st half 20th century |
|---|---|
| Date | 1900–1950 |
| Culture / Origin | Indonesia, Sumatra, Palembang, 1st half 20th century |
| Medium | tabby weave; silk brocaded with silk and metallic threads |
| Dimensions | Overall: 203.2 x 94.6 cm (80 x 37 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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