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: 1801/1900
Location Created: Pesisir Batubara, North Sumatra
Physical Dimensions: 45 x 45 cm
Provenance: Received as a gift from Himpunan Ibu-ibu Melayu
Type: Embroidery
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