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Ikat and Embroidery Textile Panel from Sumatra Indonesia
Ikat and Embroidery Textile Panel from Sumatra Indonesia

Ikat and Embroidery Textile Panel from Sumatra Indonesia

Located in Atlanta, GA

It can be taken off from the canvas for easy and economical shipping upon request. The textile was joined with old woven ikat panels and apparently newer embroidery panels in the sty...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Antique Tatibin Ceremonial Cloth  Lampung Sumatra Indonesia Vintage Textiles
Antique Tatibin Ceremonial Cloth  Lampung Sumatra Indonesia Vintage Textiles

Antique Tatibin Ceremonial Cloth Lampung Sumatra Indonesia Vintage Textiles

$261Sale Price|30% Off

H 20.87 in W 26.38 in D 0.4 in

Antique Tatibin Ceremonial Cloth Lampung Sumatra Indonesia Vintage Textiles

Located in London, GB

A Tatibin Ceremonial cloth from Lampung Sumatra Indonesia, woven cotton with natural dyes with stylized ship and mythical motifs, Good condition with expected wear, late 19th / earl...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Antique Early 20th Century Ceremonial Cover from Sumatra, Indonesia
Antique Early 20th Century Ceremonial Cover from Sumatra, Indonesia

Antique Early 20th Century Ceremonial Cover from Sumatra, Indonesia

Located in Centennial, CO

This textile would have been used in a special ceremony, perhaps a wedding.

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Metallic Thread

4-Color Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra
4-Color Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra

4-Color Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra

Located in Point Richmond, CA

4-Color Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra. A rectangular lightweight silk textile with decoration by means of plangi (rainbow tie-dye) and tritik (stitched and gathere...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Silk

Embroidered Palembang Songket Sarong  South Sumatra, Indonesia Mid 20th Century
Embroidered Palembang Songket Sarong  South Sumatra, Indonesia Mid 20th Century

Embroidered Palembang Songket Sarong South Sumatra, Indonesia Mid 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Palembang songket sarong from South Sumatra is a striking example of mid-20th century ceremonial weaving.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Other Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Purple Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra.
Vintage Purple Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra.

Vintage Purple Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A rectangular lightweight silk textile with traditional Palembang decoration by means of plangi (rainbow tie-dye) and tritik (stitched and gathered resist) processes in one dye lot o...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Silk

Antique Early 20th century Malaysian Ikat Songket Head Cloth from Sumatra
Antique Early 20th century Malaysian Ikat Songket Head Cloth from Sumatra

Antique Early 20th century Malaysian Ikat Songket Head Cloth from Sumatra

Located in Centennial, CO

A highly collectible antique early 20th century hand-woven silk ikat songket head cloth with gold thread embroidery from the Palembang region, Sumatra, Indonesia. This textile would ...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Tapis Sarong, Sumatra, Indonesia
Antique Tapis Sarong, Sumatra, Indonesia

Antique Tapis Sarong, Sumatra, Indonesia

$850

H 43.31 in W 51.19 in D 0.2 in

Antique Tapis Sarong, Sumatra, Indonesia

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Kain Limar Songket, Silk Ikat, Metallic Thread, circa 1900, Palembang, Sumatra
Kain Limar Songket, Silk Ikat, Metallic Thread, circa 1900, Palembang, Sumatra

Kain Limar Songket, Silk Ikat, Metallic Thread, circa 1900, Palembang, Sumatra

Located in Austin, TX

A rich and luxurious kain limar songket, shoulder cloth for a woman, ikat dyed and woven silk (limar) with supplementary weft woven metallic gold thread brocade (songket), circa 1900...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Metallic Thread

Old Tapis With a Rare Design, Sumatra , Indonesia
Old Tapis With a Rare Design, Sumatra , Indonesia

Old Tapis With a Rare Design, Sumatra , Indonesia

$1,500

H 43.31 in W 49.22 in D 0.2 in

Old Tapis With a Rare Design, Sumatra , Indonesia

Located in Istanbul, TR

A rare tapas is rather good shape for its age and use.

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Early 20th Century Sumatran Ceremonial Tirai Textile Hanging
Antique Early 20th Century Sumatran Ceremonial Tirai Textile Hanging

Antique Early 20th Century Sumatran Ceremonial Tirai Textile Hanging

Located in Centennial, CO

A stunning antique 1920s Indonesian (Sumatra) Tirai textile which would have been hung in a doorway or alcove during a celebration (weddings or birthdays) to symbolize good fortune.

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Metal

Antique Lampung Tapis Textile with Gold and Silver Threads Sumatra, Indonesia
Antique Lampung Tapis Textile with Gold and Silver Threads Sumatra, Indonesia

Antique Lampung Tapis Textile with Gold and Silver Threads Sumatra, Indonesia

Located in Doha, QA

This skirt is one of a rare group of tapis textiles that have been embroidered with lettering and words.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tapestries

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Woman’s Silk Tie-Dyed Kerchief (chabot), Cambodia
Antique Woman’s Silk Tie-Dyed Kerchief (chabot), Cambodia

Antique Woman’s Silk Tie-Dyed Kerchief (chabot), Cambodia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

It has shared similarities with the plangi textiles of south Sumatra, but most Cham silk resist-dyed textiles have a more uniform design layout and a richer tonality from the use of ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cambodian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Silk

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Late 19th Century Ceremonial Cloth Fragment, Sumatra, Indonesia
Late 19th Century Ceremonial Cloth Fragment, Sumatra, Indonesia

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Cloth Fragment, Sumatra, Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Cloth Fragment, Sumatra, Indonesia A rare and beautifully subtle ikat cloth from south Sumatra, Indonesia. This is a fragment from a much larger cloth...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Silk

19th Century Burlwood Betel Nut Humidor Box, Palembang, Sumatra
19th Century Burlwood Betel Nut Humidor Box, Palembang, Sumatra

19th Century Burlwood Betel Nut Humidor Box, Palembang, Sumatra

Located in Austin, TX

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Textile, Burl

Ikat Textile "Ulos" from Batak Tribe of Sumatra & Stunning Tribal Motifs
Ikat Textile "Ulos" from Batak Tribe of Sumatra & Stunning Tribal Motifs

Ikat Textile "Ulos" from Batak Tribe of Sumatra & Stunning Tribal Motifs

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

The most prized and scared textiles of the Batak Tribes People of Northern Sumatra are “ragidup”, which translates to “life pattern”.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Other Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Ceremonial Batak Textile 'Ragidup', Sumatra, Indonesia Early 20th Century
Ceremonial Batak Textile 'Ragidup', Sumatra, Indonesia Early 20th Century

Ceremonial Batak Textile 'Ragidup', Sumatra, Indonesia Early 20th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

circa 1900 Ceremonial Reed Mat, Sumatra, Indonesia
circa 1900 Ceremonial Reed Mat, Sumatra, Indonesia

circa 1900 Ceremonial Reed Mat, Sumatra, Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Circa 1900 ceremonial reed mat, Sumatra, Indonesia A wonderfully preserved reed mat used on ceremonial occasions in the south of Sumatra, Indonesia, the end panels with poker work...

Category

Antique 1890s Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Rattan

Antique Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra
Antique Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra

Antique Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Plangi and Tritik Silk Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra. A rectangular silk textile with decoration by means of plangi (rainbow tie-dye) and tritik (stitched and gathered resist) pr...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Ceremonial Cloth 'Tampan', Lampung, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Early 20th Century Ceremonial Cloth 'Tampan', Lampung, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Early 20th Century Ceremonial Cloth 'Tampan', Lampung, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century ceremonial cloth (tampan), Lampung, South Sumatra, Indonesia This large tampan from the Paminggir people contains a dramatic rendering of the mythical serpent/dra...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Antique Tapis Sarong, Sumatra, Indonesia
Antique Tapis Sarong, Sumatra, Indonesia

Antique Tapis Sarong, Sumatra, Indonesia

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H 43.71 in W 48.04 in D 0.12 in

Antique Tapis Sarong, Sumatra, Indonesia

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Indonesian ceremonial skirt from the Abung people of Lampung, Sumatra
Antique Indonesian ceremonial skirt from the Abung people of Lampung, Sumatra

Antique Indonesian ceremonial skirt from the Abung people of Lampung, Sumatra

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Indonesian ceremonial skirt (Tapis) from the Abung people of Lampung, Sumatra with dense linear abstract design of gold wrapped thread couched down to the multicolored linear...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Textiles

Materials

Gold

Antique Tapis Saron, Sumatra, Indonesia, Early 20th C
Antique Tapis Saron, Sumatra, Indonesia, Early 20th C

Antique Tapis Saron, Sumatra, Indonesia, Early 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Indonesian Ceremonial Textile, Lampung People, Sumatra
Antique Indonesian Ceremonial Textile, Lampung People, Sumatra

Antique Indonesian Ceremonial Textile, Lampung People, Sumatra

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tapis, Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt Paminggir people, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia Late 19th or early 20th century Silk, metallic thread, handspun cotton, natural and synthetic imported d...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Indonesian Ceremonial Textile, Lampung People, Sumatra
Antique Indonesian Ceremonial Textile, Lampung People, Sumatra

Antique Indonesian Ceremonial Textile, Lampung People, Sumatra

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tapis, Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt Paminggir people, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia Late 19th or early 20th century Silk, metallic thread, handspun cotton, natural dyes, embroidery 48 x 48...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Ceremonial Limar Ikat Textile, Palembang, South Sumatra
Antique Ceremonial Limar Ikat Textile, Palembang, South Sumatra

Antique Ceremonial Limar Ikat Textile, Palembang, South Sumatra

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Ceremonial Limar Ikat Textile, Palembang, South Sumatra This ceremonial limar textile was used as a waist or shoulder cloth by ethnic Malay people living in south Sumatra, a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Silk

One of Two 'Sumatra' Brass Floor Lamps by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1955
One of Two 'Sumatra' Brass Floor Lamps by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1955

One of Two 'Sumatra' Brass Floor Lamps by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1955

By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

One of two gorgeous and rare floor lights with model name 'Sumatra' by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950s. A cone shaped lamp shade sits on a solid bras...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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2010s American Modern Stools

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By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
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By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$9,998 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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....

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$2,950

H 35 in W 47.5 in D 19 in

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Located in Lambertville, NJ

A mid 20th Century carved, hand painted and ebonized continental chinoiserie chest. The three drawers with Asian style decoration with gilt highlights. The French form with curved bo...

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Materials

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Located in London, Park Royal

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Located in Houston, TX

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Located in New York, NY

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Antique Ceramic Oyster Platter with Pink and Purple Lavendar Floral Motif
Antique Ceramic Oyster Platter with Pink and Purple Lavendar Floral Motif

Antique Ceramic Oyster Platter with Pink and Purple Lavendar Floral Motif

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful purple and pink floral oyster plate. This piece will be a great addition to a hanging oyster plate gallery wall. It has 7 wells, with 6 around the perimeter, and one smal...

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Vintage Chinese Export Famille Noir, Mille Fleurs Dinner Service
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Vintage Chinese Export Famille Noir, Mille Fleurs Dinner Service

$1,532Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 5 in W 11 in D 11 in

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By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE

Located in Lomita, CA

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By Ando Jubei

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Antique Hand Dyed Cotton Batik Slendang (Selendang), Java
Antique Hand Dyed Cotton Batik Slendang (Selendang), Java

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Hand Dyed Cotton Batik Slendang (Selendang), Java. A length of cotton fabric used as a shoulder cloth, hand dyed in three colors: the base dyed golden yellow overall then a v...

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Rough Natural Stone Coffee Table by Frédéric Saulou with Three Brown Steel Legs
Rough Natural Stone Coffee Table by Frédéric Saulou with Three Brown Steel Legs

Rough Natural Stone Coffee Table by Frédéric Saulou with Three Brown Steel Legs

By Frederic Saulou

Located in Geneve, CH

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Early 20th Century Ceremonial Cloth / Tampan, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Early 20th Century Ceremonial Cloth / Tampan, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Early 20th Century Ceremonial Cloth / Tampan, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century ceremonial cloth / Tampan, Paminggir, Lampung region, South Sumatra, Indonesia Commonly referred to as ship cloths, these ceremonial tampan would have been used...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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Cotton

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Sumatra Textiles For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of sumatra textiles available for sale. Each of these unique sumatra textiles was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cord and cotton. Sumatra textiles have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Sumatra textiles are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Sumatra textiles have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Rupert Nikoll are consistently popular.

How Much are Sumatra Textiles?

Sumatra textiles can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $5,900.