Lot Essay
Songkets of this type were part of the gifts given by the groom to the bride's family. They are considered family heirlooms and are only worn at important family occasions.
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Southeast Asia
A silk and gold brocade ikat songket
INDONESIA, PALEMBANG KAIN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Details
A silk and gold brocade ikat songket
Indonesia, Palembang Kain, late 19th century
The central ikat pattern woven into a multi-colored abstract lotus pattern on a dark red background, with gold brocade borders and ends, woven into floral and vine patterns, with both selvedges intact
81½ x 35½ in. (207 x 90 cm)
Indonesia, Palembang Kain, late 19th century
The central ikat pattern woven into a multi-colored abstract lotus pattern on a dark red background, with gold brocade borders and ends, woven into floral and vine patterns, with both selvedges intact
81½ x 35½ in. (207 x 90 cm)
Provenance
Single family owner, acquired in Palembang Kain in the 1930s.