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

About the Item

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 of purple in floral designs, geometric forms and five boteh shapes in a row on either end with zigzag patterns as the border. The raw edges remain untrimmed. A few pin holes and repairs, otherwise fine condition. Weft 33 in. Warp 71.5 in. (84 x 181.5cm) 20th Century. Provenance: Dr. Philip Gould, New York, NY.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71.5 in (181.61 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: A few pin holes and stitched repairs, otherwise fine condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-UH803231stDibs: LU1778241778112

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