Sumatra Lampung Tapis This Phulkari is embroidered with

This Phulkari is embroidered with silk on hand-woven cotton

Late 19th or early 20th Century

Otherwise very good condition

With a claret silk embroidered design

Sumatra Lampung Tapis This Phulkari is embroidered withSumatra 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