Kain Sahab

1835/1836

Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
Jakarta, Indonesia

This "Sahab" floral fabric used for covering of food at the traditional feast (marriage and circumcision). Created with the embroidery technique using a velvet and gold thread.

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Details

Title: Kain Sahab
Date Created: 1835/1836
Location Created: Asahan, Langkat
Physical Dimensions: 57 x 57 cm
Provenance: Received as a gift from Himpunan Ibu-ibu Melayu
Type: Embroidery
Medium: Silk, metallic thread

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