Sumatra Lampung Tapis Otherwise very good condition

Otherwise very good condition

Good condition

With a claret silk embroidered design

A “patteh” or embroidered shawl from the Kerman province in southern Iran

Sumatra Lampung Tapis Otherwise very good conditionSumatra in ancient times had a reputation as the Isle of Gold. It was a natural resource unique to the island which was traded along with spices. This is a spectacular and unusually large lampung tapis heavy with gold wrapped threads. The side seam has been opened to allow the entire piece to be viewed. The large amount of gold wrapped thread intricately embroidered would certainly have adorned a prominent or noble wearer at an occasion of importance