Sumatra Textiles

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Cloth Fragment, Sumatra, Indonesia A rare and beautifully subtle

A striking Sumatran lacquered burl humidor box used for the storing implements related to betel nut chewing. The box, bearing a strong Art Deco feel (though predating it by several d...

The most prized and scared textiles of the Batak Tribes People of Northern Sumatra are “ragidup

These ceremonial textiles called 'ragidup' that means, "pattern of life". This one is in good

Circa 1900 ceremonial reed mat, Sumatra, Indonesia A wonderfully preserved reed mat used on

Antique Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra. A rectangular silk textile with

Early 20th century ceremonial cloth (tampan), Lampung, South Sumatra, Indonesia This large tampan

This piece is heavily embroidered with gold metallic thread. It is more dense on the piece in comparison to other examples.

Antique Indonesian ceremonial skirt (Tapis) from the Abung people of Lampung, Sumatra with dense

The piece is in rather good condition, embroidered with traditional design elements and materials.

Tapis, Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt Paminggir people, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia Late 19th or early

Tapis, Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt Paminggir people, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia Late 19th or early

Antique Ceremonial Limar Ikat Textile, Palembang, South Sumatra This ceremonial limar textile was

One of two gorgeous and rare floor lights with model name 'Sumatra' by Rupert Nikoll, Austria

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.

A ceramic stem bowl with high cylindrical pedestal foot in white glaze from Korea, circa 18 centuries of late Joseon Dynasty. By shape, this piece appears to be a ceremonial vessel t...

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

This vintage bronze bowl captivates with its verdigris patina and elegantly generous lines. The bowl features a smaller circular mouth that gracefully contrasts with the fuller, roun...

This early 20th-century Chinese trunk from the late Qing Dynasty captivates with its intricate hand-painted decor and rich lacquered finish. Showcasing Japanese-inspired artistry, th...

A late Qing Dynasty period brown lacquered coffee table from the early 20th century with openwork cloud motifs. Created during the late Qing Dynasty period, this exquisite brown lacq...

This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations amid the Dayak Tribes sc...

A Japanese glazed ceramic jar with a lacquered wood lid circa 19th century of late Edo to early Meiji Period. The stoneware tsubo was used as a storage vessel for produce such as tea...

A pair of framed antique Chinese embroidery textile panels circa 19th century of Qing Dynasty. Each piece features two mirror-matching panels (likely designated to be the sleeves), f...

Antique Rare Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth (Kain Nyulam), South Sumatra This fully embellished and intricately embroidered shoulder cloth (kain nyulam) is a rare and unique example of t...

A Japanese cloisonne vase in bottle-form made by Ando Jubei (1876-1963) circa 1910-20s (late Meiji to Taisho period). The vase features a completely smooth surface without showing an...

A porcelain incense burner (koro) made by Japanese potter Makuzu Kozan (also known as Miyagawa Kozan, 1842-1916) circa 1890s-1900s (end of Meiji Period). The koro features an elegant...

A fine Korean iron box with intricate silver inlay dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The body of the box is made from iron of a heavy weight although the wear on t...

A woven bamboo ikebana hanakago (flower basket) with handle circa first half of the 20th century (Taisho or Showa era) by Japanese bamboo master Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950). In th...

An antique Japanese portable cabinet finely fashioned out of Sandalwood, a fragrant and also one of the most expensive woods that was used to make small luxury pieces. The handled ca...

A ceramic lidded celadon vessel made by Japanese potter Uichi Shimizu (1926-2004) circa post 1980s. The vessel was known as Mizusashi in Japanese and used as a freshwater container t...