Tapis
This is a finely executed ceremonial skirt (tapis) from Abung in the Lampung region of southern Sumatra, Indonesia. Comprising longitudinal sections woven work embellished with silk, mirrors and embroidery to give this a highly decorative quality and rich texture. Two broader panels feature foliate designs in a dark color, bordered in creamy white, which stand out against the contrasting deep green backdrop giving this tapis a particularly vibrant and dynamic aspect.
Artwork Details
- Title: Tapis
- Date: 19th century
- Geography: Indonesia, Abung
- Culture: Lampung people
- Medium: Cotton, silk, mirrors, embroidery
- Dimensions: W. 45 1/4 × L. 45 1/2 in. (114.9 × 115.6 cm)
- Classification: Textiles-Costumes
- Credit Line: Gift of Lisa Alter and Joel Confino, 2021
- Object Number: 2021.438.4
- Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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