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North Bali, ceremonial lower garment / wrap (Saput Songket or…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
27-Oct-2013
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Description:
North Bali, ceremonial lower garment / wrap (Saput Songket or Kampuh Songket), silk, silver thread, cotton, supplementary weft weave. Checked pattern with star motifs in silver and pink weft patterns. Balinese aristocrats of the early twentieth century are often shown in photographs wearing a lower garment with these distinctive checked patterns. The large garment is two separately woven pieces joined to produce a single panel, 138 x 155 cm
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Category:
Oriental: Textiles & Costume