Kain Tengkuluk Balapak

Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
Jakarta, Indonesia

The fabric is made of silk, gold and silver threads used for complementary attire at the traditional wedding ceremony. Using additional weaving techniques with geometric motifs.

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Title: Kain Tengkuluk Balapak
Location Created: Pagaruyung, West Sumatra
Physical Dimensions: 220 x 44 cm
Provenance: Recieved as a gift from Mrs. Nian S. Djoemena
Type: Weaving

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