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The large amount of gold wrapped thread intricately embroidered would certainly have adorned a prominent or noble wearer at an occasion of importance such as a wedding
Grounds were always horizontally striped to add additional layers as in this case of gold wrapped thread in pyramid like shapes
This is a beautiful 19th Century Indonesian textile
fashion and status
In very good age appropriate condition with slight darkening of the ground and some pale surface spots
Indonesian Songket The large amount of goldThis is a beautiful 19th Century Indonesian textile. It is hand woven likely in Bali in silk, and hand dyed with natural dyes. Similar to the songket silver metallic threads are woven in last to stand out against the background and make for a shimmery effect. The figures are symbols of early tribal motifs which often indicated that when transformed into a garment the wearer had wealth and status. The colors in this textile are lush. Condition Good.
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