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

Antique Silk Lawon Ceremonial Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra. A narrow rectangular silk textile dyed in 2 colors by the tritik (stitched and gathered resist) process having a crisp delineation of a magenta diamond...

Black star jacket from the Hmong people Laos, early 20th century A boldly decorated jacket with bright appliqué’ star shapes and intricate cross-stitch embroidery is a unique example...

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...

Panel from a Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt Miao People, Guizhou Province, China 20th century 49.5 x 20.75 inches (126 x 53 cm) Cotton panels are dyed with indigo and then sewn together b...

This ceremonial cloth 'Tapis' of Lampung is in silk and cotton with golden strings. A very similar tapis is at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (...

A large and striking woven Ikat from Sumba, Indonesia, circa early 20th century or earlier. This ceremonial cotton Hinggi with fringes is made from two panels joined together, which ...

An Indonesia textile panel professionally presented on a linen canvas. It can be taken off from the canvas for easy and economical shipping upon req...

An oversized and impressive cape worn during ceremonial dancing by Miao people (also known as Hmong in English) from Guizhou Province, China circa 1940s-1950s in a rarely intact and well-preserved condition. Miao people are diverse minority groups living in Southern China as well as Southeast Asia with complex sub-affiliations based on attires, languages, cultural customs and art tradition. They are renowned for their textile and silver craftsmanship as well as singing and dancing traditions. This cape, rather heavy in construction and striking in bold red and black, was made from wool, hemp and cotton. The surface showcases elongated diamond patterns in complementary woven wool and couched plaque on top of the cotton part. The pattern strikes the viewer with a strong sense of dignity and power. The heavy material and pattern are strangely akin to some of the Navajo weaving. The cape is in a form a jacket with long and wide sleeves, and it was meant to be used in ceremonial occasions. Our research reveals that the piece was from the Northwest Guizhou in an autonomous county called Weining. The area is of subtropical highland and the generally cold weather was reflected in the heavy materials used in this piece, in comparison with other textiles made in the warmer lowland. There is an older paper label with price tag in Chinese inside the cape. It was purchased in Guizhou decades ago by a US collection in MA. With a span of over 94 inches long, it makes a very impressive textile art piece for wall hanging. Not framed and easily shipping folded up. For a similar jacket from Weining, see "Miao Textile...