Flower Pattern Lampung Tapis Period: 19th Century

Period: 19th Century

Period: 1920s

and human forms

It is large and richly embroidered on a hand-dyed indigo and cinnabar ground with a bold pattern in gold wrapped thread with bits of mirror

Traditional designs were created by professional embroiderers and included parrots and flowers as seen here

Flower Pattern Lampung Tapis Period: 19th CenturyA Lampung tapis from the Lampung province of Sumatra. Late 19th or early 20th Century. This piece measures 48 x 46 if the side seam is opened. The tapis was once considered a valuable commodity and often traded for gold and silver. It was worn by women as a symbol of wealth and status related to their husband or family. They took months to make. This one with a flower design was likely for the wife of a high ranking chief. It is large and richly