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Antique Silk Lawon Ceremonial Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra

$500
£379.39
€433.80
CA$698.36
A$776.49
CHF 405.44
MX$9,451.73
NOK 5,173.22
SEK 4,847.06
DKK 3,237.51
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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 on an apple green ground. The ends with applied trim fringe. Shawls such as this played a part in wedding ceremonies and other auspicious occasions. The color blocking with precision of the stitch resist dyed linear formation has a striking contrast of natural dyes. Stitched repairs, some holes and discoloration otherwise fine condition. Weft 20 in. Warp 67.5 in. (51 x 171.5cm) Early 20th Century. Provenance: Dr. Philip Gould, New York, NY.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67.5 in (171.45 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Stitched repairs, some holes and discoloration otherwise fine condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-UH803181stDibs: LU1778236994882

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