Indonesian textile, Sumatra. 1.25 x1.29 m. Early 20th century. Stains visible in primary image are confined to the metal thread. Possibly reversible. ... read more
a weft ikat silk skirt cloth from Northeastern part of Thailand with centerfield of small diamond pattern. 4 sided frame indicates strong ... read more
'Seua Pha Yan' Lanna Kingdom, Northern Siam (Thailand).--Yantric undershirt with Yantric majical and numerological inscriptions,--Vegetable pigment on handspun cotton.--Worn next to the ... read more
'Bontoc' (Igarot) tribe, The Phillipines.--Mans 'status' object worn at the waist attached by a cord to the loin cloth.--Incised and decorated clam ... read more
'Mien Yao' tribe, Laos, Womens silver cloisonne bracelets.--This kind of enamel work is popular with Yao people, but is difficult to achieve, ... read more
Hmong tribe,Laos.--silver 'Spirit' or 'Soul Locks'.-- Worn singly, or multiply attached to a neck torque.-- They are believed to 'lock' the soul ... read more
Miao tribe, Guizhou Province, South China.--Ceremonial 'shield' depicting auspicious and symbolic mythical amimals etc.--'Shields' like this would have been,(and still are, in ... read more
'Lantien' Yao tribe, Laos .--Shamans Silver Dragon bracelet.--Originally this piece would have been partially enamelled (cloisonne), with possibly two or three ... read more
An indigo padded winter jacket for daily use, from Guangxi province, Southwestern China. Cotton, with cotton padding. 19th Century. 134cm x 73cm.
This ... read more
'Tai Daeng'minority, Laos, body wrap/blanket.Indigo cotton supplementary weft work on cotton foundation; with natural/undyed cotton backing. Est, early 20th century.
a particularly old and finely colored Sino-Javanese batik sarong in somewhat fragile/compromised condition. 2 splits and one repair on one side. Vase ... read more
a particularly handsome Tapis from Lampung, South Sumatra studded with myriad mica mirrors. Fine embroidery on handspun ikat cotton in soft but ... read more
Colonial era North Javanese Batik Sarong. An unusual and lovely Chinese style batik tulis from coastal North Java. Reduced and hemmed, otherwise ... read more
very nice old cotton panel from the miao peoples. indigo reserve technique, one small patch in the central panel. china, yunnan province, ... read more
Lawon ceremonial shoulder cloth
Sumatra Island
Silk with tritik tie dye
75" high by 31" wide, unmounted, in excellent condition
Late 19th century
#9854
Good lord! Whats going on here...? An old painted, Indonesian textile depicting many unusual scenes, some extreemly graphic. Beautifuly mounted. i know ... read more
Hta-mein : traditional Burmese Luntaya Acheiq (100 Shuttles interlocking tapastry weave technique) wrap around skirt for a girl. Bright pink color is ... read more
Taung Shay Pa Soh : Traditional Burmese Male lower garment of Luntaya (100 Shuttles Tapastry Weave) technique in 'Acheiq' design (series of ... read more
Kain Limar Salandang : Female Shoulder Cloth with elaborate ikat work of floral pattern. Both ends framed with supplementary weft work of ... read more
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